Weekend East, 12 February 1999
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Weekend East
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Title Section16 1999-02-12 1 WEEKEND east MITA (P) 080/10/98 Vol. 14 No. 6 E-mail: focuspub@ cyberway.com.sg Friday, February 12, 199916 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration739 1999-02-12 2 DESMOND NG - Countdown to Lunar New Year By DESMOND NG WITH Lunar New Year barely a week away, prices of most festive food have already started to go up but the increase is not as high compared with last year. Those doing their last-minute shopping can739 words
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Article120 1999-02-12 2 FAVOURITES such as abalone and mushrooms are cheaper while shark-fin prices will remain unchanged this year. Abalone prices are cheaper this year by 8 to 15 per cent while shark-fin prices are the same as last year. The New Moon Australian abalone which retailed for $42.80120 words
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Article179 1999-02-12 2 SELINA LUM - By SELINA LUM TOURISTS and locals alike enjoyed freebies and cultural activities at the National History Museum’s Gongxi Raya Fair on Sunday Although the Malay and Chinese food fair began at 11, it was not until noon, with the clashing cymbals and beating drums heralding179 words
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Article, Illustration560 1999-02-12 4 ANDRE YEO - By ANDRE YEO HIS surgeon said he would never walk again but he proved him wrong because of his feelings for a girl in the United Kingdom. It made him so determined to visit her that he now walks using crutches which his doctors560 words
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Article, Illustration385 1999-02-12 14 CELINE TEO - By CELINE TEO PINEAPPLE tarts, kuih bangkit and other Lunar New Year cookies are selling like hot cakes this year. People have taken to buying readymade festive cookies rather than making their own for quite a few years now But the385 words
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Article362 1999-02-12 14 SELINA LUM - By SELINA LUM FOUR hours. That is how long it takes for some people to get their favourite bak kwa. At Lim Chee Guan at New Bridge Road, it can take hours to get to the front of the queue for the barbecued meat.362 words
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Article, Illustration864 1999-02-12 16 CELINE TEO - Chai Chee Secondary teachers always ready to help troubled students By CELINE TEO ONE boy swore he would bum down his father’s factory; another threatened to jump off the school’s top floor; and yet another, a woman, sadly succeeded in killing864 words
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Article104 1999-02-12 16 DEVOTEES of a Buddhist temple will not have to jostle for car park space come next year. Man Fatt Lam temple, at Bedok Road, will have a basement car park as well as a new two-storey building with an elevator for the handicapped. The 12,000-sq104 words
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Advertisement114 1999-02-12 5 9 Reasons Why you should Shop at the BIGGEST Goldsmith in The East. m m m msm m mtm bSaßStt* m wmm V > Tm S ff X*- -s fi ml if «fiS3S=»S V Hi 5 .<£*.,«*>**-df» > M J 6* X s •>>; .-.X *■>■ r-*\ :,:X- Vi'/. s'.114 words
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Advertisement74 1999-02-12 6 if you have something to say or a story to share, call Andre Yeo at 740-2266, Angelica Tan at 740-1214 or e-mail focuspub@cyherway.com.sg (In (he clock business for 3 generations) #O2 08 Amara Shopping Centre (Amara Hotel) 165 Tanjong Pagar Road Tel: *****56 *****29 > r i 4E> y i74 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Article272 1999-02-12 6 JUNE YUNG Jalan Tanjong - JUNE YUNG Jalan Tanjong AS A Singaporean who recently returned from Hong Kong, I have observed how increasingly we have become influenced by the Hong Kong people about the superstitions behind some numbers. While selling my flat (unit number #*****), I discovered many prospective buy-272 words
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Article105 1999-02-12 6 SYNONYMOUS with wet floors and soiled walls, the East Coast Park toilets are the stuff that nightmares are made of. They are a place where you would not want to be in unless absolutely necessary. Thankfully, the National Parks Board has started an105 words
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Advertisement171 1999-02-12 7 ■S3® £?SMS^SSSS: |||;j 'i'-Vy > The Jetfy Coffee House 11 Eat all You Can 11 •International Buffet (extensive selection of over 40 choices of eastern/ western/Local favourites) At only s9.9o++ Lo Hei Buffet 16 23 Feb (inclusive of Yu Sheng Traditional Lunar New Year Delicacies) At only slB.Bo++ "Ala Carte171 words
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Lo Hei
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Article, Illustration335 1999-02-12 7 ANDRE YEO - Lunar New Year buffet serves up yu sheng, fish maw, smoked oysters with black moss ANDRE YEO EAT as much raw fish as you want this Lunar New Year. You can do so at The Jetty, a massive 12,000-sq ft cafeteria at the World335 words
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Article, Illustration435 1999-02-12 8 ANDRE YEO - ANDRE YEO Why do we celebrate the Lunar New Year? According to the website, @SpringFest, the word nian (meaning year in Chinese), was the name of a beast that devoured people every New Year’s Eve. An old man tried to convince435 words
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Article285 1999-02-12 8 CELINE TEO - CELINE TEO THIS is the season for many to clear out clutter. With Lunar New Year just around the comer, people who have set aside their bonuses, will now buy new furnishings for the home. It is also the time when the hoarders among285 words
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Article, Illustration346 1999-02-12 9 ANDRE YEO - ANDRE YEO YOU’VE just thought it was hard to find a restaurant for Christmas and now you have to do it again for the Lunar New Year. If you’re like most others, you’d probably head for the usual crowded places in town. For a346 words
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Article, Illustration112 1999-02-12 9 IT IS easy to draw similarities between Italian and Chinese cuisine. But when it comes to yu sheng, an Italian version of the festive dish still comes as quite a surprise. The Pan Pacific’s Tuscany Restorante presents the smoked salmon Italian-style yu sheng. This112 words
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Article, Illustration451 1999-02-12 10 TO ENSURE good luck in the coming Lunar New Year, it is not unusual for people to celebrate with a feast fit for a king. So instead of the normal ikan parang yu sheng, toss to the year of the rabbit with fresh lobster and451 words
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Article, Illustration350 1999-02-12 11 SELINA LUM - SELINA LUM THE Lunar New Year comes but once a year, and it is an appropriate time to pamper your family by eating out. For Chinese cuisine, a good bet is Ocean Palace Chinese Restaurant, which serves excellent dim sum and a350 words
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Advertisement222 1999-02-12 8 Sea Capital Restaurant Pte Ltd 20 Havelock Road Central Square #Ol-03/04 5(*****5) Tel: 533 3380 Fax: 533 3381. We Are Open on 16 Feb 1999 Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner Steamboat Special from $lB.BO per person Dinner set for 10 person from +to $488.00 Fa Cai Yu Sheng from $26.00222 words
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Advertisement68 1999-02-12 9 When it comes to Nonya Food Please think of me GI AN HOE SOON Restaurant Reumon dinner at home without any fuss! Just order your favourite Nonya food and we will do the cooking for you. i Our Specialties:Hee Peow Soup.Avam Buah Keluak. Babi Panggang, Hati Babi Bungkus and many68 words
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Advertisement252 1999-02-12 9 E515 01* Pine Amidst Countryside Surroundings! c REUNION PINNER Am V*» (For 10 persons) Cold Dish Combination Shark’s Fin Soup with Dry Scallop Crabmeat Steamed Tialapia Roasted Suckling Pig Boiled Live Prawns Roasted Chicken with Garlic Braised Cabbage with “Eight Treasure” Braised ‘E-Fu’ Noodles Sweet Mashed Taro in Teochew-Style 198252 words
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Advertisement350 1999-02-12 10 vf m a m m HfBW y wi <9 C ft begins today st« > •> t >v fl dp I E **s&*% For each order of any Prosperity Salmon Fish "Yu Sheng", you will receive a pair of home made "YUAN BAO PASTRY For a minimum of 2 pSTSOnS.350 words
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Advertisement359 1999-02-12 12/13 STREETERS RESTAURANTE. WINE BAR i Savour the Best in Spanish Mediterranean Cuisine Starter: Calamari Salad Soup: Perfumed Shrimp Cxmsommt Td Choice of Main Course Solomllo a la Pi merit a Beef tenderloin grilled to your liking served with roasted /reppers or Pescado Filete en salsa de Caviar Smooth delicate texture359 words
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Advertisement80 1999-02-12 12/13 8 ••vi: i I I ■/TT^ v'‘^V tW§5 EA'T COAjT he real traditional south Italian restaurant in the east offers the best of Italian cuisine. We are open for business as usual for S. Valentine's Day with special menus, so hurry down now and have a real Italian experiences. We80 words
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Valentine's Day
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Article, Illustration293 1999-02-12 12/13 SELINA LUM - SELINA LUM ITS beige stucco walls, cosy lighting, rustic wooden beams and piped Spanish music is as romantic as you can get. The breezy Mediterranean ambience of Streeters Restaurante Wine Bar (right) is perfect for an idyllic meal that is not too lavish. Streeters serves293 words
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Article, Illustration288 1999-02-12 12/13 Celebrate outdoors T AINT the town red this Valentine’s Day but not with the usual candlelight dinner, cards, candies or overpriced flowers. Take advantage of the fact that Valentine’s falls on a Sunday. You have the whole day together, so get outdoors rather than beText: CELINE TEO Pix: FRANCIS LEE - 288 words
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Advertisement202 1999-02-12 14 J iw* 1 >:, v v WEEKENDcastm 19 February 1999 v C™"*-**,* < 4 W &1 Yu Shcng which signifies prosperity is fast becoming the staple fare at Lunar New Year celebrations. Families, friends and business associates make it a point to lo hei during the Lunar New Year. You202 words
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what say U?
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Article, Illustration397 1999-02-12 15 Jean Sim, 26, bank officer, Bedok He picked me up at Hard Rock Cafe a few years ago. His pick-up line was “Hi, you really look familiar” That was really cheesy. Anyway we have been together for two years now. Derrick Tan,397 words
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Advertisement88 1999-02-12 16 READY MADE /i Including Ant© ißail, Made To Measure Curtain Vertical Blind Wooden Blind ¥D.I.Y Rail/Wooden Rod Tel: 445 4544 Blk 214 #OM7I Bedok North St. I KIM’S PLACE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 477 Changi Road 5(*****3) Operating Hours: 5 30pm -1.30 am (daily) Tel: 742 1119 Lunar New Year Special PROSPEROUS88 words
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Advertisement134 1999-02-12 16 5 CL 1C e SHABU SHABU RESTAURANT 5, Coleman St #O4-01, Excelsior Hotel S(*****5) Sushi Cod Fish Sat Assorted Sushi Maki Appetizer Nimono Grilled Cod Fish Miso Soup Dessert or The Day s24.Bo+++ Sashimi Chicken Sol Assorted Sashimi Nimono Chicken Teriyaki Miso Soup Dessert or The Day s24.Bo+++ Salmon Jyu134 words
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DIARY
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Article, Illustration572 1999-02-12 17 EXHIBITION Oil Painting Exhibition Paintings of little children combined with the use of Chinese folk art by twin sisters from China, Xue Mo and Xue Dai. Both are professional painters and members of the China Artist Association. Till Sunday. Tanglin Mall, Level 1 Atrium Space. Free.572 words
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Advertisement99 1999-02-12 17 KATONGBANANA; LEAF RESTAURANTI IK. N Mmmmm 10 Ceylon Road (Opposite Katong Roxy Square) Singapore *****6 I Tel: 348 6074/447 0096 Fax: 447 0096 J all cuatMtenA j 'Hew 'ty&z* $39 FOR 4 PERSONS Till 28th Feb 99 i I Rice, vegetables pappadam Fish Head Curry Supreme Chicken Fish Cutlets Mutton99 words
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Advertisement276 1999-02-12 17 NEW only 99 grams H f integrated data interface lliyymprcwed Wfflsmm *Wsth optional 350 mAh Li-lon battery. Most Talked-About Deal! Package includes: Transceiver 650 mAh Li-lon battery Travel charger Belt Clip The sleek GSM 908 by Bosch brings the world of telecommunication to new heights. Cool sophistication on the outside,276 words
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WEEKEND food
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Article, Illustration257 1999-02-12 18 It’s that time of the year when you should be showing how romantic you can be. One way is to treat your partner to unforgettable meal at one of our hotels. With glowing candles, fine wines and delectable food, the stage is set, at these restaurants,257 words
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Article, Illustration528 1999-02-12 19 Highlights: Avocado seafood cocktail laced with brandy, pan-fried chicken breast with green pepper sauce and chocolate mousse. Traders Hotel, Traders Cafe The “Addicted to Love” buffet dinner on Sunday. Price: $43.80 (adult) and $24.80 (child). Highlights: Oysters and baby lobster on ice and mango prawn salad.528 words
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Advertisement399 1999-02-12 19 Chinese New Year Deluxe Gingseng Superior Shark’s Fin Abalone Value Meal ft Prosperous “Yu Sheng" Double-boiled Superior Shark’s Fin With Ginseng And Chicken Soup Braised Sliced Abalone With Black Moss d Steamed Live “Soon Hock’’ Fish Sauteed Scallops" Black Bean Sapce Boiled Live Prawns With C I “Happiness” Set Menu399 words
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