Seeking respite in FX Harsono's haunting nightmares After almost three decades expressing social and political activism in his art, FX Harsono now finds himself exploring his own existence. It is particularly evident in his work Jarum dalam Mimpiku (Needles in My Dream) at the ongoing CP Biennale. Consisting of eight panels, the 160 x 400 cm work, showing Harsono in various positions, is executed with a blend of digital print on photo paper, screen print, crayon and acrylic on canvas.

RI, Libya ink deal to step up trade ties Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Tripoli Indonesia and Libya agreed on Saturday to enhance economic cooperation between them by finalizing a countertrade deal of crude oil for commodities and military accessories.

Selling death to teenagers is big business Santi W.E. Soekanto and Nihayah Dahlan, Contributors, Jakarta How do you kill close to 1,100 Indonesians a day? Dead easy. You don't even need a bomb -- use cigarettes. How do you sell a poison that causes 5.5 million Indonesians on average to be very, very sick every year? That's easy too. You use beautiful people like boybands Padi and Gigi as well as singer Nugie to act as your "vendors" through a variety of advertisements.

Rehabilitation center helps keep ex-cons on straight and narrow Kafil Yamin, Inter Presse Service, Jakarta Norman is a bus driver in Bogor and leads a happy life with his wife and two children. But his life was not always this tranquil or uneventful. Jailed for two years after being convicted for robbery, Norman, who declined to give his full name, said he had not even been certain that he could ever have a normal life again.

Tripoli agrees to help RI fight rebels: Mega Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Tripoli/Banda Aceh Libya expressed on Saturday its support for Indonesia's territorial integrity and promised to assist Jakarta in its efforts to put an end to the separatist movement in Aceh.

A breath of fresh air in polluted Jakarta It was an extraordinary Sunday morning. Usually busy Jl. Sudirman and Jl. Thamrin in Central Jakarta were crowded -- not with cars chugging out hazardous fumes into the thin air, but with Jakartans who showed up with their children, strolling along the street and playing games. The capital's concrete jungle, where green areas are a rarity, was suddenly revitalized last Sunday. Cars were banned from entering thoroughfares from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Refuting myths about tobacco and smoking Is it true tobacco controls will cost thousands of jobs? Find out the answer to this and other questions by examining some of the myths and facts surrounding tobacco and smoking: * Myth: Most Indonesians smoke. Fact: The majority of Indonesian adults do not smoke. Most Indonesian do not smoke. About 31.8 percent of Indonesian adults were smokers in 2001, and the vast majority of smokers are men.

Mobile library brings books, and hope, to kids Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a seemingly endless journey navigating the small alleys in Jatiwaringin, Bekasi, The Wandering Books Foundation's van finally stopped in front of a modest house. Two librarians unloaded six boxes filled with books, placing them on the carpeted floor of the two meter by three meter garage. Soon, school kids started arriving at the garage, borrowing some books for free or reading them on the spot.

Making my own choices, proudly, as a working mother Liya Chaika, Contributor, Jakarta Gifted with the developments that come along with time, better education and opening up to the outside world, women these days enjoy many options off-limits to previous generations. My mother did not have the luxury of making her own decisions -- her parents did it for her. They decided she could only finish senior high school and should marry a man they picked for her, my father.

A breath of fresh air in polluted Jakarta It was an extraordinary Sunday morning. Usually busy Jl. Sudirman and Jl. Thamrin in Central Jakarta were crowded -- not with cars chugging out hazardous fumes into the thin air, but with Jakartans who showed up with their children, strolling along the street and playing games. The capital's concrete jungle, where green areas are a rarity, was suddenly revitalized last Sunday. Cars were banned from entering thoroughfares from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dewa Ngakan Ardana: Peeling back the layers to reveal the self Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Still life painting as a pictorial genre has traditionally been considered a minor form of artistic expression and invention. But Dewa Ngakan Ardana's paintings of garlic onions in the CP Open Biennale at Galeri Nasional here testify to its genuine significance as a vehicle of artistic expression.

Family mourns after fatal ship collision The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Grief gripped Achmad Zainuddin and his wife Henny Sugiarti on Saturday as they mourned the death of their eldest daughter, Fitri Rahmawati, 6, and Henny's mother, Sundari, 50, who died in a collision between two ships near Tanjung Perak port, Surabaya, on Friday. Henny's father, Suprapto, was injured in the incident and is being treated at the Tanjung Perak Port Hospital in Surabaya.

TV Program: Sunday, September 28, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Magic Show 7:30 Documentary 9:00 Children's Program: Bando 11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show 12:00 p.m. English For Fun 1:00 News: Berita Siang 1:30 Traditional Comedy: Mustika Campur Sari 3:00 City News 3:30 Documentary 4:00 Music 6:00 English News Services 7:00 News 7:30 Music: Dansa Yo Dansa 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Traditional Play Wayang Orang 11:30 TV Drama TPI 6:00 a.m.

The final words of defiance Lie Hua, Contributor, Jakarta -------------------------------- Revolusi Belum Selesai -- Kumpulan Pidato Presiden Soekarno 30 September 1965 - Pelengkap Nawaksara (The Revolution is Not Over Yet Collected Speeches of President Soekarno's addresses -- September 30, 1965 - Supplement to Nawaksara) Edited by Budi Setiyono-Bonnie Triyana Foreword by Dr.

Bomb explodes in C. Sulawesi town INDONESIA: A bomb exploded in the town of Bunta in Banggai regency in Central Sulawesi at dawn on Saturday, witnesses said. The blast damaged the fence of a gas station belonging to businessman Theo Nayoan, but did not claim any lives, the witnesses told Antara later on Saturday. A number of people living near the scene said the explosion, which produced a fireball that exploded skyward, was heard from as far as 200 meters away.

Sutiyoso opens controversial Sports Mall Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso officiated at the soft opening on Saturday of the Sports Mall in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, and signed the first of 83 spots on the Sports Walk of Fame that stretches along the corridors of the mall. The Sports Mall concept combines sports facilities with a shopping center.

Mega tells Yangon to clarify Suu Kyi's status Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Tripoli/Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri urged the Myanmar government on Saturday to make clear immediately its plans regarding prodemocracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi -- whether it plans to keep her under permanent house arrest or to release her.

More choices avaiable in the market but buyers must beware Sudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Good, healthy and delicious processed foods can easily now be found at nearby grocery stores or supermarkets. They generally come in different kinds of packages and containers that protect the food from invading microbes and make them safe and available all year round. This wasn't always true, of course.

Making my own choices, and proud of them, as a working mother Liya Chaika Contributor Jakarta Gifted with the developments that come along with time, better education and opening up to the outside world, women these days enjoy many options off-limits to previous generations. My mother did not have the luxury to make her own decisions -- her parents did it for her. They decided she could only finish senior high school and should marry a man they picked for her, my father.

Individual efforts make a difference Thousands of Jakartans have seen small groups of university students standing at intersections or near toll road entrances carrying donation boxes inscribed with bold statements like "Fund the fight for the people". The money will go, among other places, to finance their street rallies outside of the House of Representatives or the State Palace.

Quality kids' books in short supply In his book Buku dalam Indonesia Baru (Books in New Indonesian), Alfons Taryadi writes that Indonesia publishes a mere 4,000 new titles annually, mostly reference and general books, and on average each title sells only about 3,000 copies. Riris K. Toha Sarumpaet, a professor of children's literature at the University of Indonesia, also said recently that most local children's books come up short on quality. "They exploit children as commercial objects.

Doll offers image of modesty for Muslim girls Tarek El-Tablawy, Associated Press, Livonia, Michigan At first glance, this new girl on the block wouldn't give Barbie much of a run for her money. After all, Barbie is everything Razanne is not -- curvacious, flashy and loaded with sex appeal. But that's exactly why many Muslim Americans prefer the newer doll.

Shanty promotes variety in Indonesian film David Kennedy, Contributor, Jakarta d_kenn@yahoo.com Shanty Harmayn is very busy these days. She arrives to work clutching a coffee mug in one hand, a pile of files in the other and wearing a determined look.

The Crocodiles Korrie Layun Rampan The sharp edged cove lets strong sea currents batter its rim. When the tide is in, sea waves pound so heavily on the curved shoreline that a deep bay has formed. After endless waves smashing against the curve for centuries, the bay has turned even more threatening, particularly when its water begins to surge into rivers, reaching elbow height before flooding higher plains. My father built a house facing the bay.

Center helps ex-cons change their ways Kafil Yamin, Inter Presse Service, Jakarta Norman is an bus driver in Bogor and leads a happy life with his wife and two children. But his life was not always this tranquil or uneventful. Jailed for two years after being convicted for robbery, Norman, who declined to give his full name, said he had not even been certain that he could ever have a normal life again.

Zakki Hakim The Jakarta Post Jakarta Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso officiated at the soft opening on Saturday of the Sports Mall in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, and signed the first of 83 spots on the Sports Walk of Fame that stretches along the corridors of the mall. The Sports Mall concept combines sports facilities with a shopping center. It covers 32,000 square meters, of which 15,000 square meters is devoted to an international-standard basketball hall.

Local products face fierce competition from foreign brands Rudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta "Say it with flowers" is a saying that inspires people to express their feelings through a romantic floral gesture to those they love most. But "Say it with discounts" is probably the most effective way for processed food producers to win the hearts of Indonesian consumers. Severely battered by prolonged economic turmoil, Indonesian consumers have developed a deep sensitivity to prices.

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David Benoit: A smooth operator staying true to himself Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jazz pianist David Benoit felt he had to give a proper greeting to his audience, so he asked for the lights to be turned up. But it took the lighting person in the Mutiara Ballroom of Gran Melia Hotel, South Jakarta, a few long minutes to figure out the instruction. So, he went ahead and greeted them anyway.

Search for landslide victims abandoned INDONESIA: The search for four sand miners who went missing in a landslide last week in Pasir Gudang Hill in Pasir Buncir hamlet, Caringin district, Bogor regency, was called off on Saturday after a second landslide killed a volunteer rescue worker on Friday. "The victims' families and the rescuers agreed to stop the search on Friday afternoon.