Weekend East, 16 October 1998

Microfilm: NL21359
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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    14 1 WEEKEND east MITA (P) 080/10/98 Vol. 13 No. 40 E-mail: focuspub@cyberway.com.sg Friday, October 16,1998
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  • NEWS
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      Deepavali cheer at MRT stations
      54 2 SMRT is getting into the Deepavali spirit by decorating all its 48 stations. An SMRT spokesperson said the decorations helped add to the festive mood and were put up by their staff who decided on the designs. Deepavali falls on Monday. IN THE M00D... Simple
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      Teens against drink driving
      83 2 CLOSE to 1,600 people were arrested for drink driving last year and the Traffic Police said the number of arrests made so far was still high. To help spread the anti-drink driving message, Temasek Polytechnic organised an advertising competition drawing 233 entries from its students and
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      They’re first limb-disabled team to conquer Mt Kinabalu
      602 2  -  We ran a cover story on the courage of the five climbers a month ago. Here’s the happy ending By SELINA LUM IT WAS without much fanfare that 11 climbers reached the summit of Mt Kinabalu last Thursday at 10.30 am. But
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      Bird calls you can enjoy...
      345 3  -  Aussie’s back-up ‘singers’ are from the park! Pix and story by Andre Yeo HE IS the band leader and his members have wings, feathers, a beak and a tail. Australian Robert Boyd, 60, composes music on synthesisers but adds something different and natural bird calls.
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      ...and caws that are a nuisance
      206 3  -  By DESMOND NG IF THE cooing and cawing doesn’t get to you, the bird droppings will. At Marine Drive, a large flock of well-fed crows, pigeons, mynahs and sparrows have made it their home, much to the dismay of residents. “The crows are not
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      Scrap tower is an eyesore
      326 4  -  Company piles scrap metal five storeys high By ANDRE YEO IT CATCHES your eye as you travel along Defu Lane. A rusty five-storey pile of scrap metal forming part of the horizon. Scrap that could have come from your home. This mountainous formation belongs to
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    • Article
      Learning to think creatively
      152 4 WHAT kind of objects can you create with circles? Well, for starters, a turtle, a bee and a clown, but don’t stop there. Use your imagination to create something interesting from something as ordinary as a circle. This is what “The Dawn of Creative Thinking” CD-ROM
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      Bikes find way to escape ERP
      256 5  -  By DESMOND NG IT’S AMAZING what great lengths some people will go to, to avoid paying ERP charges. One motorcyclist was seen riding his scrambler up the pavement at Orchard Turn near Wisma Atria shopping centre last Thursday. He then got down and laboriously
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        Cafe with the right attitude
        170 5 I WROTE about an incident experienced by my in-laws and children at the Great World Cafe Restaurant on the Internet newsgroup. To our surprise, a few days later, one of the owners of the restaurant sent us an e-mail. The e-mail was sincere and the
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      32 2 LET US TAKE CARE OF SOUR DAILY DINNER 3+l DINNER DELIVERY SERVICE dm, ■"Hr /t VX TONG CHIANG KITCHEN No. 376 Race Course Road Singapore *****5 Tel: 297 6346 Pg: 952 *****
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      84 3 The Art Science of Living in Total Bolonce Integrating the Body, Mind Soul. The demands of the present times require more than just physical coping. We are increasingly faced with situations challeng mg us emotionally mentally. How do we then balance our lives, tap into the infinite source within us
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      217 3 THE QQBTQR li INS Come on down for a no-obligation free diagnosis flEftyour continental as well as Japanese car by our qualified car doctor. And we'll rectify its faults (if any) only when you have accepted our repair quotation. Our Services include: V Benefits fbKfltii’ customers: Savings Service Packages with
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      41 4 N Holidays Direct TJj/J£S>-JAP iS AKID J sy L I v; weeks. dwide co Contact Name: Address:. Td:(H) (0)_ (Fax) I/We are interested in: Selling Owning Studio I Bedroom Resort— Renting Out 2 Bedroom .Renting. 3 Bedroom Week Na(s) Location:. k
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      88 4 FOR YOUR HOME AT SPECIAL PROMOTION PRICE! ■y'. > &*.<■* ■lb Stt**s» .f Special package for HDB flat owners. Burglar alarm system at $1,500 only, with pager link-up. a SPECIAL BUY with the above package. Just pay $lOO more to own this 2 hours fire resistant safe (U.P. $288). Limited
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      104 5 c (y*)ilu/u>Datiosi specialised in skin analysis facial treatment (BLK 477 Tompines St 43 #Ol-158 Singapore *****7) We carry a unique high-tech formula AHA skincare best for Singapore weather. Fast Effective for pigmentation, problem skin, open pores and for nourishing normal skin in just few applications. ■i OCTOBER PROMOTION WM Facial
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      148 5 Choose from our range of more than 30 mouthwatering Chinese dishes sumptuously prepared by our highly experienced wwf. ■s nly ss++ e> aro sh Lunch Western Set Lunch at sB.Bo++ only Inclusive of Soup ol the Day, your choice of main course, Dessert of the .s i Dav and Free
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    Katong girl goes back to school
    473 6  -  Twenty-year-old stars in local film about growing up By CELINE TEO EAST COAST girl, Melody Chen, who plays the lead role in “The Teenage Textbook Movie” claims her screen alter-ego, is more of a nerd than she ever was as a teenager. The demure
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      197 6 Suckling Pig S Shark’s Fin Set Menu MB r 'Monk Jumps over the waft ABB for 10 persons •48.80 per pax (For 10 persons) Usual: $29£T Cold Dish Combination Shark’s Fin Soup with Crabmeat Roasted Suckling Pig Deep Fried Soon Hock Fish Steamed Live Prawns Braised Cabbage in Teochew-style Braised
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      136 6 4Tecman 3rd 4th Levels Bras Basah Complex Tel: *****64 Fax: *****36 E-mail: tecman9pacific net sg Opening Hours Mon Fri :9 00am -7 30pm Sal: 9 00am -6.30 pm mm mm Billy Graham Books "StrongWilled ChildDr. James Dobson and many other tides Communion Trays, Wafers, Cups, Offering Bags Christmas Invitation Cards
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  • FILM
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      By George, he’s lost his twitch!
      417 7  -  Clooney sheds irksome habit but not charm By SELINA LUM What happens JACK FOLEY (George Clooney) is a bank robber of a different kind. Instead of using weapons, he disarms bank tellers with his wit and charming smile. Lady Luck, however, is unimpressed, and
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      Dark film is test highlight
      193 7  -  EUROPEAN UNION FILM FESTIVAL By CELINE TEO DO NOT miss this chance to see this year’s Academy Award-winner for Best Foreign Language film, “Character”. It did not receive the same hype that the “Titanic” did at the Oscars, but it won two awards at the
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      134 7 Present this ad in exchange for the offers below A. M. GOH TRADING CO. 3 Defu Lane 10 #Ol -590 5(*****4) *****/*****JJ Open 8.30 am to 6.30 pm (Mon to Sat) New Tyres 175/70 xl3 %J9f- $55/- 185/60 x 14 -sBsf- $7B/- 185/65 x 14- *WS/-$B5/-Min purchase 4 pcs new
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      15 7 REEF BRAZIL SHOES AND SANDALS m H Hi *j! ■£> '«*j The Smoothy 'Sink into apafr
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  • DIARY
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      In tune with nature
      400 8 EXHIBITION Different Tunes Presenting three up-and-coming Chinese artists. Wei Xiao Ming, the first artist from China to receive a Master of Arts Degree from the Vienna Arts Institute, merges western board-painting and sculpture skills with his cultural background to create his own artistic style. Fang Xiang
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      Music and dance in the park
      296 8 MUSIC NAC-Esso Concert in the Park Big Bash A carnival-like event filled with music, dance, food, sideshows and freebies. Back by popular demand, Bad Boys Batacuda from Australia will deliver Australian hip hop and reggae music through energy-filled raps, toasts, drumming and samba beats.
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      119 8 Bedok Centre Electrical Co. Blk 214, Bedok Town Centre, #Ol-163 Te1:*****32/3 X AR 328 PS 8' Woofers (2) 5.25“ Midrange 1* Polycarbonate Horn Loaded Tweeter Bass Reflex, 3* Port Tuned at 35Hz 35Hz-20KHz±3dB 250 Hz 3.SKHZ f 20 200 Watts 8 Ohms 41.5* x 9.5* xll .y (HxWxO) SI2HO I
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  • Cooking With Violet Oon
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      Healthy desserts
      403 9 Junk calorie-laden sweets for fruits DESSERTS provide a sweet ending to a meal. In the Nonya culinary culture, desserts are called M cuci mulut” which literally means to cleanse the mouth. In today’s quest for lighter flavours and healthy foods, fresh fruits are the best ending to a
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      86 9 5 a. 1C e SHABU SHABU RESTAURANT OPENING PROMOTION Experience our Steamboat Specialities with a difference at 5 Coleman Street 1044)1 Excelsior Hotel Singapore *****5. Selection of! Take-away) Japanese Tim Sum at $1 IN at Sake Stomßoat Lunch at sB.oo+++ per pax choice of Beef, Chkhert or Seafood. One VIP
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      80 9 it the Ladies Call (e Lf: Uk.£b (cantone LI. .V at party Iff SI (english version) new friends in a “FLASH” ‘Coz you can chit (cantonese version) chat with so tnariy party friends on the line. So M I me on down. I UlJhp t, e party is on! And
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  • WEEKENDFOOD
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      Cafe serves local cuisine in new ways
      361 10  -  Savour delights such as Asian tapas and assam pedas pie By SELINA LUM ONE would least expect to find beef rendang, chicken curry, roti prata and dosai on the menu of a snazzy cafe in the heart of Orchard Road. But Coffee Club
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      Vietnamese buffet dinner promotion
      95 15 TRY these mouthwatering delights from Ho Chi Minh City. New Park Cafe at New Park Centra (formerly New Park Hotel) presents the Vietnamese buffet dinner promotion. Help yourself to crispy Vietnamese spring rolls, lotus root salad with shrimp and pork, shrimp paste on sugar cane, simmered
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      Set meal with French wine
      105 15 WINE and dine for less than $2O. At Concorde Hotel’s Melting Pot Cafe, there’s a four-course dinner with soup, entree, dessert and coffee or tea for $19.95. The meal comes with a complimentary glass of French wine. For entrees, the selection includes continental fare as
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      Chance to go Italian
      59 15 GET high with this Italian buffet lunch. At Mandarin Singapore’s Tbp of the M, the array includes freshly shucked oysters served on ice, seared and marinated salmon with meaux mustard sauce, seafood risotto with braised endive, lasagne al fomo and chicken piccata “Milanese”. At $38.80 per
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      Dine on dim sum and Nonya kuih
      95 15 HERE’S a buffet with a blend of everything. Parrots at The Marco Polo features a sumptuous feast with sushi, sashimi, dim sum, stews, curries and seafood. ti >, r > > Do not miss delicious desserts such as cakes, caramel custards, mousse, Nonya
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      176 10 fc u [XIONIY With any TRIP v PROMOTION 1 12-Course Value Meal Braised Shark's Fin Soup with Sea-cucumber, Fish Maw and Crab Meat (Served individually) *19.80 Per person (min. 4 persons) Fresh Lobster Salad Boiled Live Prawns. 9 Deep Fried Cod Fish Peking Duck Baby Abalone with Bamboo Pits Golden
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      1080 12 Your Guide To Better Buys Services WEEKEND CLASSIFIED Call Hasanah.Tet: 740-1152 or Sandy, Tel: 740-1291 Fax: 745-1022 COLLECTORS 1 5 COLLECTORS l5 FAWZEEYA ART GALLERIE Presents for your viewing pleasure Works of art from S pore and Abroad in various medium Oil/Water Colour/Batik/Chinese brush and others. Offers immed portrait painting
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      1186 13 WEEKEND CLASSIFIED Call Hasanah, Tel: 740-1152 or Sandy Tel: 740-1291 Fax: 745-1022 FOR THE YOUNG 76 FOR THE YOUNG 76 FOR THE YOUNG -Jr 76 EASTMEN WE PROVIDE: Comprehensive curriculum leading towards Primary Education Dedicated, loving and qualified staff Rigby Maths. Letterland programmes Computer lessons using multimedia systems Abacus lessons
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      3236 14 Advertisement 5 personal with mn< forunHs rinD 019 pals. Or simp/if leave if oar own personal message. To respond tv advertisers, make sure you have their personal hoi number To advertise yourself, just phone and leave your message Calls are charged at 75 cents a minute on domestic phones. HO
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      622 15 Yo«r Guide To Better Bits Serrkcs WEEKEND CUSSIFIED Call Hamah. Tel 740-11 52 or Saiuh. Tel 740 AM Fax: 745A022 MAKING FRIENDS 102 SINGAPORE S MOST POPULAR TELEDATING HOTLINE INTRODUCERS lO3 INTRODUCERS lO3 nd *****1 Cali w* cfcarpdlßcp^njh^l CdhnMwr Advertise in WEEKENDeast Oassifieds for better buys and services. INTRODUCERS 103
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      978 16 MOTOGARD Mercedes-Benz SYNTHETIC OIL CAR SERVICE 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 FROM Job details listed on the right. IF YOUR TYRE WEAR IS SLANTING TO ONE
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