Weekend East, 3 December 1999

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  • 15 1 WEEKEND east MITA (P) 006/10/99 Vol. 14 No. 48 E-mail: focuspub@cyberway.com.sg Friday, December 3, 1999
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 211 1 YOUR WEEKLY NEWSPAPER EVERY FRIDAY a Violin/Viola/ Bass The One-Stop musk Store China/Czech Rep./Germany/France/haily/USA/UK/E.Europe Others. Dealing in New Collector Strina Instruments Student Orchestra- Master Models Prices (ram $lBO onwards kl GRAMERCY MUSIC (S) PTE LTD 291 293 lanjong Katong Road Singapore *****6 lei: (65)345 3815 Theresa's golden Paralympic hopes ■*l*
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  • NEWS
    • 438 2  -  By ANDRE YEO SHE was born with a spinal disorder, walks with the aid of cratches and moves around in her wheelchair. But come next October, Tampines resident, Theresa Goh, 12, is hoping to represent Singapore in the Paralympics in Sydney from October
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    • 246 2 STUDENTS of Bedok North Secondary School can look forward to a vol-leyball-cum-sepak takraw court,and an underground air-rifle range that is also a bomb shelter when they move into new premises at Jalan Damai tomorrow. More than 700 students and staff will bid farewell to their
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    • 339 4  -  By ANDRE YEO WHEN Frankie Yeo was a child, he grew up watching the Muppet Show and was amazed at how they could turn traditional fairy tales into comic skits. The creative director of Visual Impact Gifts and Creative Services, an entertainment company, then
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    • 447 8  -  Ugly park users mar pretty toilet concept By DESMOND NG IT’S A voyeur’s dream. In this toilet at East Coast Park, every lather and scrub bathers make can be seen by cyclists, joggers and roller-bladers. This open-air concept toilet is one of five
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    • 407 9  -  By ANDRE YEO WHEN Mdm Ng Soh Khim was a young lady growing up in Katong, she used to go to the Katong Bakery and Confectionery for coffee made the traditional way. Popularly known as Red House Bakery, its coffee didn’t have any fanciful
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 359 2 KING KOIL SPINAL GUARD (ORIGINAL USA MODEL) A Long History of Unsurpassed Support, Now Even BETTER! For years, Spinal Guard sleep sets have been satisfying the needs of those who want to wake up without a backache caused by the inadequate support of a too soft mattress. The heart of
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    • 135 2 A. M. GOH TRADING CO. PTE LTD Air-con check 3TA FREE BRAKES CHECK Normal servicing includes oil filter engine oil (for Japanese car I OOOcc to I600cc) Blk 3 Defu Lane 10 #Ol-590 5(*****4) Tel *****16 *****55 Open 8.30 am to 6.30 pm (Mon to Sat) NEW BRANDED TYRE g|
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  • 388 3  -  By ANGELICA TAN FLUID, weightless, precise, fun, effortless and killer thighs just some words that sprang to mind as I sat mesmerised and bewildered at Cirque du Soleil’s Saltimbanco. The show is a testament to the strength and spirit of the human body over
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 272 4 THE LOOK STUDIO 50, East Coast Road #O2-126 Roxy Square II (Opposite Parkway Parade) Singapore *****9 have achieved the flawless complexion that G 2? have always dreamt of thanks to mr Che £Look Q&tudio" fphnstabel 'Tfan r Che results of many years of research, our tested method <pves your skirt
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    • 182 4 m DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI Conducts the following classes on Sunday: A. Nursery Primary Secondary Chinese Nursery Class -11 am to 12.30 pm (to learn standard promouniciation proper Chinese) Secondary Classes 9.00 to 11am or 11am to 12.30 pm (to emphasise on good composition writing skills) Primary Kindergarten Classes -1.30
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    • 55 4 BESTBUY BIG SAVINGS. DONT MISS The Answer To Your Storage Problems. GARDEN OUTDOOR STORAGE SHEDS In Colorbond Light, Dark Green, Beige Silver Zincalume Finishings. Durability 10-15 Years. 14 Sizes: 6’x3’, 6’x4’, B’x3’, B’x4’, 6’xs’, B’xs’, B’x7’, 101(5’. IQ’x7’, 10’x9’. 10’x12’. 101(13’, 101(15’, 10’x19’ i mm in FUN’S FLORIST NURSERY 551
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    • 563 5 7-> •j f? s mm uik INF Js®o m ll sar' sag? /&?0 the Millennium, Parkway Parade celebrates Christmas with you with a little Millennia Madness >. Milleonfc, (Slvtjuv/ti'y 5 To celebrate this Christmas and welcome in the new millennium. Parkway Parade is offering fun and attractive gifts with your
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  • Christmas Revelry
    • 619 6  -  Light up your Christmas with music and movies SARAH NG YOU KNOW Santa and his reindeer are heading our way when Orchard Rd glows with strings of fairy lights and the air starts to buzz with the sound ofYuletide greetings. But before
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    • 560 6 JL JL/ m 1-^ FRIED RICE FOR JUST rv >s/ X c to to UJ h aL (With Minimun purchase of $4.00 OFFER valid from 4th Dec to 10th Dec 99 A. Fried Sliced fish with D 0 Ginger/Onion B. Fried Sliced fish with Special Sauce C. Fried Horfun with
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    • 95 7 M ,'K nprfiiTP^fftra (TnfifißrrfTJ »s*?s sr* Wi xt I raa \'..:"v: €1 >4 1 Black ■Mi Thai TonjVam Fish Head Royal Thai Mango Chicken (Half Chicken) $14.00 $12.00 Pepper Crao Special Bean Curd on Hot Plate Fried Prawn with Wheat $14.00 Cut this for a W> SRII No GST Service
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    • 214 7 &io£hin is specially formulated for various skin problems and is customised to individual special needs. It is so effective that you can see remarkable improvement or MONEY BACK GUARANTEED* Indulge yourself in a 6“in~ 1 Beauty Extravaganza Package that includes: 1. Skin Rejuvenating Facial 2. Eye Paraffin 3. Aroma Shoulder
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    • 185 8 TAM PINES ONE STOP SERVICE JOB GUARANTEE m m CHl** SOON AUTO SUPPLY CO ta n VL\* t* ow avjX° \3to' e rtv«^ e aM*' A\a aft a\ves c,\\aft§' Ce Se Open days week FREE CAR CHECKING During Have Safe Tri, Specialised in Merz, Japanese, Korean all types of continental
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    • 125 8 Distributed free with The Straits Times every Friday 82 Genting Lane, News Centre, Level 2, Singapore *****7 News Desk: 740-1214/1199/1200 Marketing: 740-1151/2 w mm ■Pi Spring Summer Autumn Winter Bears U.P #8.90 each NOW ONLY* each Beary Devotions A ii m i n m Cbirstmas is a time of giving
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 30 9 Traditional Thai Massage ss24/ (45 min/ Session) Foot Reflexology S$ 15/- (40 min) TradMas Fitness Spa Tel: 344 5595 307 Tanjong Katong Road Free parking Bussines Hours: 11am -11 pm
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    • 250 9 AA Vehicle Inspection Centre Kaki Bukit Bigger premises. Convenient location. A**'' v V V AO 9 i i ni B|hb W A lc pjmm Wg i m -N-:-.-. i KW If 1 g PS. m K "So XB 1819J3 wmx'.v. m >;« lls* x x' AAVIC now inspects all vehicles
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  • DIARY
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      630 10  -  COMPILED by SARAH NG Exhibition Nokia Singapore Art 1999 A visual arts festival with a "city/community" theme, featuring 400 pioneering and budding artists in 26 exhibitions. Tomorrow-Jan 30, 2000. Curated Section Contemporary works examining various relationships between art and its environment, multiculturalism, and social environments. Participating artists
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  • 414 11 HEY kids! Meet your favourite characters as they come to life this holiday season. Angelica Tan checks out where you can meet the stars from Hello Kitty, Barbie, Mickey Mouse and Sesame Street. Sesame Street gang What: Meet familiar friends from Sesame Street including Bert, Ernie, Elmo
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 62 11 o HONGKONG HALALFOOD (Razack's Kitchen) Est 1995 Cantonese Style Muslim Noodle Specialist ‘Formerly from Haig Road HALAL GATEWAY FOODCOIRT (AIRCON) 60, Joo Chiat Road #Ol-12 5(*****6) Tel: 247 8169 Business Hour: 1 lam 9pm (Mon Sat) 11am 7 pm (Sun) 1(1 minute walking distance from Joo Chiat Complex) Cut out
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    • 359 11 Bedok Centre Electrical Company Blk 214, Bedok Town Centre, #Ol-163 Te1:*****32/3 m 1! m New Free Woofer v Stand New i i m v V; i TOSHIBA 43N9UXE (43") New 7-inch high -bright CRTS improves picture brightness by 30% Focus is improved by 20% New front reflective surface mirror/better focus
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  • WEEKEND FOOD
    • 479 12  -  By ANGELICA TAN SWEET and silken tau huay that slides oh-so-smoothly down the throat is definitely one of life’s simple pleasures. Most are soy good (pun intended), you can have it on its own. But if the fragrance of soy beans is not enough, tau huay
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    • 274 14  -  By LOH HSIAO YING NO MORE jostling dinner crowds at noisy food courts for unhealthy one-dish meals. For a few dollars a day, you can enjoy great Cantonese cuisine in the comfort of your own home. Tong Chiang Kitchen offers families a simple and appetising
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    • Article, Illustration
      84 16 TUCK into a family tunch at Boulevard Hotel’s Cafe Carousel. The spread (above) offers more than 60 tantalising tea and lunch items such as chilli crab with man tou, yong tau fu, lotus leaf rice, putu mayam, roti john, mutton curry with pita bread, and chicken curry
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    • 83 16 IF YOU’RE In the mood to “yum cha’\ Stamford Cafe at The Westin Stamford and Westin Plaza now has a dim sum selection on Sundays. Familiar favourites include steamed pork rlhs with black bean sauce ($1.80), steamed char siew buns ($2.60), deepfried crispy cuttlefish ($3.20), crispy chicken
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    • 114 16 HAVE your fill of salmon sashimi, smoked salmon and rock oysters at New Park 1 Centra’s New Park Cafe. The international buffet also has gratinat- jj ed slipper lobster with thyme sauce, grilled lamb chops with rosemary, deep-fried quail, sauteed frog legs with white wine in garlic
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    • Article, Illustration
      95 16 AT Marriott Hotel’s Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, the chef has whipped up a menu of weekend specials. Besides the award-winning stir-fried crispy eel with honey herb sauce (above), there’s also marinated sliced shin beef and squid, chicken marinated in conpoy sauce, pan-fried diced carrot cake with egg, and
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  • 464 13 This week, Loh Hsiao Ying explores the Eunos MRT area 1 Lilian Koh, 21, sales executive: ‘There is very good prata at this Indian coffee shop near Joo Chiat Rd. The prata is crispy and nice, and the servings are very big.” Where? Har Yassin Restaurant,
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  • Page 17 Advertisements
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  • Page 19 Advertisements
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