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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Yati capitalizes on natural strengths for fame

Yati capitalizes on natural strengths for fameBy Jusuf Susilo Hartono JAKARTA (JP): Despite what many say, a flat nose doesn't always bring bad luck. Yati is among the lucky ones.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Funds lacking for quake victims

Funds lacking for quake victims MAJALENGKA, West Java (JP): The regent of quake-racked Majalengka, Tutty M. Anwar, said here on Saturday that her administration lacked funds to repair residents' houses heavily damaged in a recent quake.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Children's Film 9:30 Sports 11:00 Music 12:00 p.m.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Tasty Thai chicken in pandanus leaves

Tasty Thai chicken in pandanus leavesBy Mary Winata JAKARTA (JP): This Thai-style fried chicken is a feast that will definitely satisfy your appetite. It has a very tasty flavor and its pandanus leaf wrapper emits a mouth-watering aroma.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Study abroad to improve prospects

Study abroad to improve prospects In this and related articles on Page 2, The Jakarta Post contributors I. Christianto and Nuraini Razak study the channels people can go through in order to win scholarships to study abroad.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Every computer needs a peripheral

Every computer needs a peripheralBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Come to think of it, a computer system is so much like our stomach. It typically consists of one or more input devices, one central processing unit (CPU), and one or more output devices.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Property market remains bleak

Property market remains bleak By I. Christianto There are no promising signs yet that there is even a slow recovery in the property and real estate sector. Meanwhile, in the stock market, concerns over weak consumer demand has dragged down property and real estate heavyweights.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Funds lacking for quake victims

Funds lacking for quake victims MAJALENGKA, West Java (JP): The regent of quake-racked Majalengka, Tutty M. Anwar, said here on Saturday that her administration lacked funds to repair residents' houses heavily damaged in a recent quake.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Strategies applicants need to know to win scholarships

Strategies applicants need to know to win scholarships JAKARTA (JP): Are there any sure-fire strategies for winning a scholarship? The following list has been compiled from various sources and should be helpful for anyone wishing to enter the race:1.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/'Mandi oukup' is more than just a bath

'Mandi oukup' is more than just a bathBy Apriadi Gunawan MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): A traditional spice-scented steam bath is much more than a means of keeping clean. It's a complete beauty and health treatment to be taken and enjoyed at leisure.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Passing through the belly button of a midlife crisis

Passing through the belly button of a midlife crisisBy Vic Albornoz Lactaoen JAKARTA (JP): Oh, the joy of weekends! ...

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/STILL PLAYING

STILL PLAYING Enemy at the Gates (War/Drama, 131 minutes). Starring Jude Law, Joseph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz, Bob Hoskins, Ed Harris. Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.Bloody confrontation between Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia during the 1942-43 siege of Stalingrad.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Edhi Sunarso, a forgotten sculptor of the Sukarno era

Edhi Sunarso, a forgotten sculptor of the Sukarno eraBy Sulistyo Budi N. YOGYAKARTA (JP): "Never ever forget history," Indonesia's first president, the late Sukarno said. These words are still fresh in the memory of Edhi Sunarso, 69, a "great" sculptor during Sukarno's era.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Pontianak returns to normal

Pontianak returns to normal PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan (JP): A meeting between authorities and local ethnic figures managed to reduce tension in the West Kalimantan capital of Pontianak, which has been rocked by ethnic clashes for the past two weeks.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Teater Koma play at UKDW Yogyakarta

Teater Koma play at UKDW YogyakartaBy Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): Theatrical troupe Teater Koma (Comma Theater) mesmerized the audience back in 1993 when they performed Rumah Sakit Jiwa (Mental Hospital) in the Purnabudaya Yogyakarta building.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/NOW SHOWING

NOW SHOWING Chocolat (Drama/Romance/Comedy, 121 minutes) Starring Juliette Binoche, Judi Dench, Alfred Molina, Carrie-Anne Moss, Johny Depp. Directed by Lasse Hallstrom.In the late 1950s, a pious mayor of the remote French town of Lansquenet manages to keep the town tranquil.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Police's anniversary

Police's anniversary JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid has agreed to lead a ceremony marking the 55th anniversary of the National Police on Sunday, National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro said after meeting the President on Saturday.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/President to lead ceremony

President to lead ceremony JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has agreed to lead the National Police's 55th anniversary ceremony at Bhayangkara Field in South Jakarta on Sunday.After a meeting at the presidential palace on Saturday, National Police chief Gen.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Handoko strives to popularize fashion statement

Handoko strives to popularize fashion statementBy Asniar Sahab JAKARTA (JP): Handoko became known to the fashion world when he came second in an Indonesian Dress Designing Contest organized by a women's magazine in 1989, the year that the fashion world was at the peak of its popularity.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/24 teams will compete in student baseball c'ships

24 teams will compete in student baseball c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Following a successful Students' Baseball Tournament last year, organizers expected more students to take part this year at a similar event jointly organized by Garuda Baseball club, Prambors Baseball and Softball club, and ...

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Eight governors sign 'Jogja Declaration'

Eight governors sign 'Jogja Declaration' YOGYAKARTA (JP): In anticipation of possible unrest before, during and after the People's Consultative Assembly's special session scheduled for Aug.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Perbakin is likely to withdraw from two events in SEA Games

Perbakin is likely to withdraw from two events in SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Target Shooting and Hunting Association (Perbakin) may cancel its participation in two events -- the men's air pistol and women's air rifle -- at this year's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/The ins and outs of scholarship selection

The ins and outs of scholarship selectionBy Nuraini Razak and I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Despite the competitiveness of scholarship programs, candidates are actually spoilt for choice as there are various types of scholarship to suit many different types of preferences.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/'Pernikahan Dini', unique teen romantic series

'Pernikahan Dini', unique teen romantic seriesBy Tony Ryanto JAKARTA (JP): A 26-episode, one-hour TV drama series entitled Pernikahan Dini, with Saturday prime-time airing (8:30 p.m.- 9:30) by RCTI, is enjoying immense popularity.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Music in N. Sumatra booms despite piracy

Music in N. Sumatra booms despite piracyBy Apriadi Gunawan MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): As far as music is concerned, North Sumatra seems to be in deep slumber, and little or no clamor is heard; but when it comes to piracy in the cassette recording business, it is something else.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Unleaded fuel program to be launched with bike events

Unleaded fuel program to be launched with bike events JAKARTA (JP): Despite weak planning and promotion, the capital will officially launch its program to phase out leaded gasoline on Sunday, an important moment for the environmental movement in this country.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/President to lead ceremony

President to lead ceremony JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has agreed to lead the National Police's 55th anniversary ceremony at Bhayangkara Field in South Jakarta on Sunday.After a meeting at the presidential palace on Saturday, National Police chief Gen.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Bhinneka challenges Aspac in final

Bhinneka challenges Aspac in final JAKARTA (JP): A free throw by Bhinneka Sritex's seasoned player I Made Sudiadnyana in the last four seconds took his team to the final of the Nuvo Kobatama national basketball league with a narrow 54-53 victory over Jakarta-based Satria Muda.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Lymphoma, a highly curable cancer

Lymphoma, a highly curable cancerBy Grace Segran JAKARTA (JP): Lymphoma ranks eighth among the most frequent types of cancer in males in Singapore. The number, unfortunately, is increasing and we do not know why.According to Dr.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/SMEs and e-commerce portals

SMEs and e-commerce portalsBy Beni Sindhunata JAKARTA (JP): More foreign companies that have allied themselves with local firms in the service industry are setting up e-commerce portals.At last count, there were 24 trade sites, ranging from those established by private ventures such as www.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Waking from the dot-coma

Waking from the dot-comaBy K. Basrie A recent survey of 30 countries revealed that only 6 percent of the world's six billion people go online. Billions of others are not surfing the Web due to a lack of interest, computers or funds.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/PLN raises power rates by 17.47%

PLN raises power rates by 17.47% JAKARTA (JP): The government has allowed state electricity company PT PLN to raise power rates starting on Sunday to help ease the state company's financial difficulties.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Bali Hyatt, a truly classic Balinese experience

Bali Hyatt, a truly classic Balinese experience Escape to Bali and experience why people call it the "Island of the Gods", "Paradise Island", "Jewel of the tropics" or simply "the most exotic and mystical land on Earth".Every inch of the island is imbued with culture and art.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Flood of blood

Flood of blooda flood of blood when dusk is approaching its smell spreads from bud to bud never blooming into a flower then someone shouts "there is a massacre a massacre" time is held tightly in his handsa flood of blood when dusk is here its smell, quite common and friendly a charming companion ...

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Jostling for divine blessing at Ganjuran Temple

Jostling for divine blessing at Ganjuran TempleBy Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP): "Ladies and gentlemen, please do not touch the gunungan (giant cones of food and flowers) until the mass is over," the announcement came from the loudspeakers.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/JP/11/KOMA

JP/11/KOMA Teater Koma play at UKDW Yogyakarta, Mesmerizing Though Lacking in ZestBy Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): Theatrical troupe Teater Koma (Comma Theater) mesmerized the audience back in 1993 when they performed Rumah Sakit Jiwa (Mental Hospital) in the Purnabudaya Yogyakarta ...

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/On The Record

On The RecordAlbum : Reveal (Warner Music); Artist : REM This is the second album REM has produced without drummer Bill Berry after he left the band in 1997.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/e-PR: Not merely doing it online

e-PR: Not merely doing it onlineBy Aleta Hanafi and Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): If there's something strange in your neighborhood, it's time to call in the ghostbusters.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Legacy of charm in Central Java's coffee estates

Legacy of charm in Central Java's coffee estatesBy Ridlo Aryanto and Bambang M SALATIGA, Central Java: What did the Dutch leave behind as the legacy of their 3.5 centuries of colonial rule in Indonesia? The answer may vary: mills, highways, bridges and railways, to mention but a few.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Hair contains a person's 'biochemical record'

Hair contains a person's 'biochemical record'By Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): You can only say so much about your hair but your hair has a lot to tell about you, doctors say.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Common treatments for prostate cancer

Common treatments for prostate cancer This is the last of three articles on prostate cancer written by Dr. Injil Abu Bakar for The Jakarta Post.Radical Prostatectomy NEW YORK (JP): Men have better options for treatment today than they did only a few years ago.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Miss Universe smiles down on the world

Miss Universe smiles down on the worldBy Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): There is no fidgeting with the tiara, no stolen look to the chaperone across the room, no plaintive groan of "No, not again" when That Question is asked.Miss Universe Denise M.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, July 1, 2001

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, July 1, 2001Exhibitions * Calligraphy and Illuminations: Spiritual Culture, the National Archives Building, Jl. Gajah Mada 111, Central Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., until July 3. * Photomontage Machine/Anti-Machine, I See Gallery, The Polish Cultural Center, Jl.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Snapshot

SnapshotPhoto A: KidsJP/K. BasrieDONATION FOR THE KIDS: United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (Unicef) representative for Indonesia, Rolf C.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Speechless

SpeechlessBy I Nyoman Darma Putra Luh Puri yawned as she grated the coconut. Her eyes hurt, and as the afternoon went by she felt increasingly tired. She hadn't slept well the night before.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/'Javanized' representations of biblical scenes

'Javanized' representations of biblical scenesBy M. Dwi Marianto YOGYAKARTA (JP): About 15 km to the south of Yogyakarta Palace, in Ganjuran, Bantul district, there is a Catholic church built in the 1920s. The architecture of the building and its decorations adopt a Javanese style.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Microsoft's Office XP: Is it a compelling upgrade?

Microsoft's Office XP: Is it a compelling upgrade?By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): You must have heard a lot about it already: Microsoft has just launched the latest version of its Office productivity suite.

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Sun, 01 Jul 2001

JP/Great promotions launched despite uncertainties

Great promotions launched despite uncertainties JAKARTA (JP): Housing and property developers are currently promoting their projects with attractive advertisements in the media. Property exhibitions are also held regularly in the capital.

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