Ramos inspects Subic site for APECBy David McDonald SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Reuter): He inspected the bathrooms, fussed around the carpet fitters, eyed the shrubbery and checked out the golf course.After he had poked around the Subic Bay site of this year's APEC summit, Philippine President Fidel...

Proper care of Oriental carpets make them a good investmentBy M. Z. Iqbal JAKARTA (JP): The true spirit of a nation is reflected in its history, culture and art. The arts and crafts of a nation serve as a symbol of identity and act as a guideline for future generations.

Sangiran -- Home to fossils of prehistoric manBy Nasruddin SANGIRAN, Central Java (JP): Sangiran is just a hamlet on the island of Java, but its name has resounded throughout the scientific community since fossils of prehistoric man were discovered in the vicinity.

Osaka striving to become the new gateway to Japan In conjunction with the second anniversary of its presence in Indonesia, Japan Asia Airways, a private Japanese airline and a subsidiary of Japan Airlines, recently invited four Indonesian journalists to visit Osaka and Kyoto.

Expert urges more recreational centers JAKARTA (JP): Video games are increasingly popular among leisure seekers in the city, and it is teenagers that make up the majority of the hordes who flock to video game centers.

Rural youths complainFrom NeracaLike hundreds of other rural youths, I am a member of the karang taruna (neighborhood youth association) in the village.I joined the association because I believe youths are the backbone of a country, the motor of development.

Fire razes part of shopping center JAKARTA (JP): A fire razed hundreds of shops and offices at the crowded Senen shopping center in Central Jakarta yesterday, causing an estimated loss of billions of rupiahs.

Hariyanto likely to miss World Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Hariyanto Arbi is facing uncertain prospects of playing in the Sanyo World Cup badminton championships here next month, due to an injury.The reigning world men's singles champion strained his right calf muscle during a match against...

SusukBy Dewi Anggraeni "Absolute nonsense!" Russel blurted out, irritated. "Nothing more, nothing less. Utter nonsense!"Russel was offended. Martinus and Ratna, two of his trusted colleagues, had just slandered the love of his life, Rika Juwita."Rika ...," Ratna had said, " ... has a susuk.

The video game craze in contemporary local culture JAKARTA (JP): When do people start playing video games? Why are so many people addicted? Do video games affect people's activities?Such questions emerge amidst the mushrooming of video game centers in Indonesian cities.

APEC forum aims to reduce region's disparityBy Medyatama Suryodiningrat & Prapti Widinugraheni MANILA (JP): Realizing the importance of equitable regional growth, ministers at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum yesterday issued a declaration aimed at reducing the region's economic...

Democrats to return funds from Indonesian couple WASHINGTON (Reuter): The Democratic National Committee (DNC) said on Friday it would return US$450,000 in contributions from an Indonesian couple after deeming the donations "inappropriate.

Deception by hypnotismFrom Media IndonesiaThefts by hypnotism have been reported in Jakarta's media quite often.Our school, Bimbingan Belajar Santa Lusia, on Jl. Proklamasi, Central Jakarta, had four visitors on Nov. 13. They said they had come to repair the air conditioners.

Growing wealth fuels art auction boom in SE AsiaBy Roberto Coloma SINGAPORE (AFP): When British auction house Christie's put a classic painting by 19th-century Indonesian master Raden Saleh up for sale here, it estimated the work to be worth perhaps US$850,000.

Nintendo and Sega still lead video games race JAKARTA (JP): Consumers wanting to keep abreast of the latest in game technology will have to reach deep into their pockets. Due to immense popularity, even the old Super Nintendo game still sells for about Rp 200,000 (US$90).

A bird's-eye view of the education system Education and Politics in Indonesia: 1945-1965, Dr. Lee Kam Hing, 425 pages, University of Malaya Press Kuala Lumpur 1995. JAKARTA (JP): Here is a book on the history of the Indonesian education system, between 1945 and 1965. But it is more than that.

Gus Dur to attend Belo's Noble prize presentation JAKARTA (JP): A prominent Moslem leader is to accompany the East Timor bishop to Oslo to attend the 1996 Noble Peace Prize presentation ceremony.Abdurrahman Wahid, affectionately called Gus Dur, told The Jakarta Post yesterday that he had been...

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