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Sun, 27 Mar 2005

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JP/1/Corset returns Beneath the ebb and flow of fickle fashion, women harbor a constant, low-lying throb of affection for the corset. Why?Page 15New stars Two new martial-arts stars rising. Keep an eye out for them in flicks, including Thailand's Ong-Bak and Hong Kong's Kung-Fu Hustle.

Sun, 27 Mar 2005

JP/Who fights for the poor?

Who fights for the poor?Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government's decision to raise fuel prices has sparked public protests.

Sun, 27 Mar 2005

JP/E. Java capital boasts variety of golf courses

E. Java capital boasts variety of golf coursesIndra Harsaputra and ID Nugroho, Correspondents, Surabaya There are many courses for golf lovers in Surabaya, East Java.

Sun, 27 Mar 2005

JP/Kalla unveils blueprint for Aceh reconstruction

Kalla unveils blueprint for Aceh reconstructionAgencies, Jakarta Vice President Jusuf Kalla presented Aceh community leaders on Saturday with the draft blueprint for the reconstruction of the tsunami-hit area, marking the end of the emergency relief phase in Aceh exactly three months after the ...

Sun, 27 Mar 2005

JP/Holy Land gives a glimpse of Jesus, Via Dolorosa

Holy Land gives a glimpse of Jesus, Via DolorosabTom Anggara, Contributor, Jerusalem The first impression we got when we arrived in the Holy Land was that it was a peaceful place.There were no conflicts such as the ones we often saw on the television back in Indonesia.

Sun, 27 Mar 2005

JP/Teleworking can cut cost and boost productivity

Teleworking can cut cost and boost productivityT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta It is a serious meeting. Participants work hard to find ways to improve company performance, and sometimes they argue fiercely against each other. It is like any other meeting.

Sun, 27 Mar 2005

JP/Surabaya spas offer Javanese

Surabaya spas offer JavaneseIndra Harsaputra, Contributor, Surabaya A waitress at the Mandarin Oriental Majapahit Hotel here approached a group of guests carrying a tray with a teapot and cups."Excuse me, would you like to try our SPA tea, free of charge," she said to one of the guests.

Sun, 27 Mar 2005

JP/List of poor people not quite reliable

List of poor people not quite reliableAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A pedicab driver Awa, 33, says his family has not yet received any funds pledged by the government for the poor as compensation for the fuel price rises.

Sun, 27 Mar 2005

JP/Hundreds of Acehnese flee their homes after gas pipeline leak

Hundreds of Acehnese flee their homes after gas pipeline leakNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Hundreds of residents of North Aceh regency have been taking refuge away from their homes since Wednesday after a leak in a gas pipeline that passes through their villages.

Sun, 27 Mar 2005

JP/Will fuel price increases add the number of poor?

Will fuel price increases add the number of poor?The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Life is not so sweet for a small cottage industry producing caramelized snacks in Kemanggisan Pulo, West Jakarta, since the fuel price hikes.

Sun, 27 Mar 2005

JP/Thousands to attend religious congress

Thousands to attend religious congress INDONESIA: Some 30,000 Muslims are expected to attend the four-day Thariqah al-Mu'tabarah an-Nahdliyah national congress in Pekalongan, Central Java, which will begin on Sunday.

Sun, 27 Mar 2005

JP/Demand for conventional offices surges

Demand for conventional offices surges The demand for conventional office space in Jakarta is projected to further gain ground this year in line with the more promising outlook in the country's economy.

Sun, 27 Mar 2005

JP/Churchgoers not put off by warnings

Churchgoers not put off by warningsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Police's decision to step up security over Easter on Sunday by deploying about 16,000 officers throughout Jakarta provided some comfort to churchgoers concerned by recent travel advisories warning of possible terror attacks ...

Sun, 27 Mar 2005

JP/Paras reaches out to change fate of poor

Paras reaches out to change fate of poorKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Once home to an abundant water source, several villages on the slopes of Mt. Merbabu and Mt. Merapi in Central Java are now suffering a water shortage that gets worse during the dry season.

Sun, 27 Mar 2005

JP/TV Program: Sunday, March 27, 2005

TV Program: Sunday, March 27, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya The Bee7:30 Children Puppet: Mechanic8:00 Children Drama9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:30 English for Fun12:30 p.m.

Sun, 27 Mar 2005

JP/On the Record

On the RecordArtist : A Girl Called Eddy (Anti) Album : A Girl Called EddyThe Sheffield-based quintet A Girl Named Eddy is a vehicle that allows vocalist Erin Moran to showcase her ability to compose sensitive tunes that blend a wide array of musical genres, from jazz and oldies to British ...

Sun, 27 Mar 2005

JP/An Easter miracle: When a crook is blessed

An Easter miracle: When a crook is blessed Submarine! It is not because I am anti-war that I feel bitter when I hear that word. Last year, my family attended an Easter mass in a church in East Jakarta.

Sun, 27 Mar 2005

JP/More companies turn to serviced offices

More companies turn to serviced officesRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Serviced office companies remain optimistic about strong demand this year due to increased inquires and new sign-ups, but are still refraining from expanding in Jakarta despite the encouraging signs.

Sun, 27 Mar 2005

JP/An Easter miracle: When a crook is blessed

An Easter miracle: When a crook is blessed Submarine! It is not because I am anti war when I always feel bitter everytime I hear the word. Last year, my family attended an Easter mass in a church in East Jakarta.

Sun, 27 Mar 2005

JP/Physical education isn't child's play

Physical education isn't child's play For other kids, the least favorite subject was math. While math was not really a bed of roses for me, either, my worst nightmare made real was physical education.Even now, I grimace at the thought of those excruciating hours of public humiliation.

Sun, 27 Mar 2005

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March 27, 2005

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March 27, 2005Exhibitions* Contemporary Arts Tribe Art Commission / Julian Opie / Jakarta, Museum Nasional, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No. 12, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3812346, 3868172), 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., until March 27 * Grafis S.

Sun, 27 Mar 2005

JP/Assistance funds must go to those who are entitled

Assistance funds must go to those who are entitledKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some women in the neighborhood are arranging tables and chairs on the veranda of a small mosque here. They are also preparing snacks and tea for refreshments. It is 8:45 a.m.