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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/A trip to the Holy Land

A trip to the Holy LandKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Jerusalem, IsraelDespite the absence of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Israel, the government has relaxed restrictions on visiting the Holy Land.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Why standard-issue messages leave me cold

Why standard-issue messages leave me coldThis year, I received 46 SMSs wishing me a happy Idul Fitri holiday and, as is customary, asking my forgiveness. It's not very numerous by any measure, but careful examination of their contents provides some interesting statistics.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Cayung bridges cultural divisions

Cayung bridges cultural divisionsCynthia Webb, Contributor, New York City From a family in which a career in the arts was frowned upon, Cayung Siagian has found success in a land far from home, but he is still a North Sumatra boy at heart.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Quake victims laid low by disease

Quake victims laid low by diseaseYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, AlorAt least 811 people have been treated for various diseases including diarrhea, malaria and respiratory ailments in Alor, East Nusa Tenggara, raising fears of disease outbreaks in the quake-stricken regency.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Indonesian nuns and priests make good envoys

Indonesian nuns and priests make good envoys Endy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, SantiagoAn ambassador is an honest man sent to lie abroad for the good of his country, the saying goes.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Fast-food giant starts drive for needy children

Fast-food giant starts drive for needy childrenEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe assumption may be that fast-food restaurants merely see children as a lucrative market for their products, but at least one is raising funds for disadvantaged children to access basic education and quality ...
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Now Showing

Now ShowingThe Incredibles (Adventure/Animation, 151 minutes) Voices by Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Lee, Spencer Fox, Sarah Vowell. Written and directed by Brad Bird.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Keeping to tradition

Keeping to traditionWhile much of the simpler, true meaning of the post-fasting month holiday of Idul Fitri has been lost in modern urban centers, it lives on in small communities not so far from big cities like Jakarta.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/A melting plot of flavors

A melting plot of flavorsMi Goreng AcehThe Chinese influence is obvious, but this became a real Acehnese noodle dish with the addition of ground chili to the spices.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Bali welcomes world's practical shooters

Bali welcomes world's practical shooters Six days and counting, Bali, Indonesia, here we come. The 28th General Assembly of the practical shooting sports organizing body and the 2004 AustralAsia Shooting Championship will run from Nov. 27 to Dec. 4 in Pulau Serangan, Bali.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/On the record: The Killers

On the record: The KillersArtist : The Killers Album : Hot Fuss (Universal Music)Only formed in 2002, The Killers have already made waves for selling out headlining shows in England -- making them the first Brit band coming out of Las Vegas.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Indonesian nuns and priests make good envoys abroad

Indonesian nuns and priests make good envoys abroadEndy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, SantiagoAn ambassador is an honest man sent to lie abroad for the good of his country, the saying goes.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Cayung bridges cultural divisions with art

Cayung bridges cultural divisions with art Cynthia Webb, Contributor, New York City From a family in which a career in the arts was frowned upon, Cayung Siagian has found success in a land far from home, but he is still a North Sumatra boy at heart.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/TV Program: Sunday, November 21, 2004

TV Program: Sunday, November 21, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Documentary7:30 Children Show9:00 Music: Delta10:30 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:00 TV Drama12:30 p.m.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Susilo, Howard vow to address security issues

Susilo, Howard vow to address security issuesEndy Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, SantiagoPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Australian Prime Minister John Howard agreed on Friday to address concerns about defense and security matters to prevent possible misunderstandings in the future.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Making sense of RI's business climate

Making sense of RI's business climateArya B. Gaduh, Contributor, JakartaBusiness in Indonesia: New Challenges, Old Problems Editors: M.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/If you go ...

If you go ...* Getting there: A guided tour is highly recommended for its ease and convenience, as Israel is quite accommodative to a guided tour rather than the individual traveler.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/On the record: Ray Charles

On the record: Ray CharlesArtist : Ray Charles Album : Genius Loves Company (EMI Music)Now that the legend has gone, this final album is a monumental work and a must-have for fans.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Reading matters for Winfred Hutabarat

Reading matters for Winfred HutabaratHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A Yale graduate who has found his place in the world of books, Winfred Hutabarat wants others to return to the printed page even in the age of the Net.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Trim the fat the old-fashioned way

Trim the fat the old-fashioned wayThe day after the second day of the post-fasting month holiday of Idul Fitri, I was already bored. So I did what other city folks do when they have a full week's vacation on their hands.I went to a mall.Sad, I know.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Indonesian impulses of de Romanes' works

Indonesian impulses of de Romanes' worksCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, JakartaThe island of Bali has been a particular haven for many foreign artists who sought inspiration from what they considered an almost forgotten world.But Agostino de Romanes (b. 1947) went beyond all that.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Diarrhea incidence surges after holidays

Diarrhea incidence surges after holidaysAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, MakassarDozens of people, mostly children, have died over the recent Idul Fitri holidays across the country after suffering from serious diarrhea.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Hopes, doubts greet film festival return

Hopes, doubts greet film festival returnHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt could be of the gigantic upswept hairdos, the Citra trophy or autograph hunting, but those born before the 1980s are likely to recollect the Indonesian Film Festival (FFI).
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Hot under the collar with spicy Acehnese food

Hot under the collar with spicy Acehnese foodSuryatini N. Ganie, Contributor, Jakarta The some who like it hot should head to Aceh, try their hand at a few of the local recipes, for that pack a powerful punch.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Respect still in short supply for short films

Respect still in short supply for short filmsAdmittedly, expectations were low before seeing the entries of the short film competition for the upcoming Indonesian Film Festival (FFI).
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/The gift

The giftAdrian Thirkell From where he stood under the shop awning, Jacob could see her waiting for him in the drizzle and half-light, on the edge of the curb.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Reading matters for Winfred Hutabarat

Reading matters for Winfred HutabaratHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A Yale graduate who has found his place in the world of books, Winfred Hutabarat wants others to return to the printed page even in the age of the Net.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Two Poso men released, no link to terror bomb found

Two Poso men released, no link to terror bomb foundRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, PaluThe two men arrested on suspicion of involvement in the Pasar Sentral bomb attack in Poso, Central Sulawesi on Nov.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Still playing

Still playingSky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (Adventure/Sci-Fi, 106 minutes) Starring Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Giovanni Ribisi. Directed by Kerry Conran.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Plain and simple with tropical charm

Plain and simple with tropical charmMaria Endah Hulupi, Contributor, Jakarta A tropical style home in leafy surroundings that did not require continual upkeep was the dream house of one Bandung family.
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Sun, 21 Nov 2004

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 21, 2004

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 21, 2004Exhibitions* Fine Arts Agoes Jolly Sendiri, Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, Nov. 24 to Dec. 4.
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