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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Artist Jay now choosing his fights on canvas

Artist Jay now choosing his fights on canvasMehru Jaffer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The canvas titled Fight says it all. It is in fact the entire autobiography of painter Jay Briones De Gala, and also the title of his debut exhibition.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Hendri Lamiri, the unknown violinist

Hendri Lamiri, the unknown violinist----------------- Hera Diani The Jakarta Post Jakarta ----------------- He has been the unknown backup musician for dozens of singers and pop groups.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/On the prowl for the best magazine spots

On the prowl for the best magazine spotsKenny Santana, Contributor, Jakarta It seems everybody is reading magazines these days.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Cloth is all that counts for Obin

Cloth is all that counts for ObinHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a comfortable room inside her old but smart house on Jl. Teluk Betung, adjacent to the Hotel Indonesia, cloth designer Obin, 46, spreads her collection across the carpeted floor.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/For Elisa

For ElisaRh. Widada What is a love like that melts a night into a glass of coffee and transforms the soul of an old woman into a restless wisp of cigarette smoke? If you want to know the answer, ask Elis!"Norman, please, don't forget this blanket if you're gonna sit on the veranda.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Gin Kurniawan

Gin Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JeparaEcolabeling haunts the town of teak wood Ecolabelling. This world, for most of the furniture makers in Jepara, is just like a ghost.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/On the record

On the recordArtist: Jamiroquai Album: A Funk Odyssey (Sony Music) A funk odyssey indeed. This album is so fresh and funky, you won't be able to help but shake your bon bon.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Sales reduced to a crawl

Sales reduced to a crawlEddy Soetriyono, Contributor, Jakarta Quiet and listless. That's the general prognosis of the current furniture industry in Indonesia as shown by the low sales during several major exhibitions in Jakarta over the past few months.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/On the record

On the recordArtist: Jamiroquai Album: A Funk Odyssey (Sony Music) A funk odyssey indeed. This album is so fresh and funky, you won't be able to help but shake your bon bon.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Transsexuals see both sides of life

Transsexuals see both sides of lifeAdrian Smith and Dewi Kurniawati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta You see them at the side of the road, shadowy, statuesque figures lit up by car headlights: They are one of the haunting spectacles of Jakarta's nightscape.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Newcomer Andrea's blooming career

Newcomer Andrea's blooming career----------------------------- Asniar Sahab The Jakarta Post Jakarta ----------------------------- She was a newcomer in the fashion world and was known only to a few insiders.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Festival set to showcase cinema of Asia Pacific

Festival set to showcase cinema of Asia PacificIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 46th Asia Pacific Film Festival will open in Jakarta on Tuesday amid concern over the future of Indonesia's film industry.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Gentle approach helps children who stutter

Gentle approach helps children who stutterMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dino was a healthy and smart child but he often withdrew from socialization.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Indian, Thai-style curries from your own kitchen

Indian, Thai-style curries from your own kitchenMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Madras Lamb Curry: A leg of lamb stewed in curry blended from cumin seed and dried chili powder.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Is it nature or nurture?

Is it nature or nurture?Adrian Smith, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Psychiatrist and noted Muslim scholar Prof. Dadang Hawari believes environmental rather than genetic factors lead to gender disorientation."Basically, nearly all babies are born the same.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Violinist Hendri a reluctant celebrity

Violinist Hendri a reluctant celebrityHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta He has been the unknown backup musician for dozens of singers and pop groups.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Sipping on nostalgia at the Jaya Pub

Sipping on nostalgia at the Jaya PubBill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta Location: Jl. Thamrin, Kav. 1-2, Central Jakarta. You can call them at 325633. Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing Belphegor: Phantom of the Louvre (Horror/Mystery, 97 minutes). Starring Sophie Marceau, Michel Serrault, Julie Christie. Directed by Jean-Paul Salome.An Egyptian mummy is brought to a French museum, where its spirit is accidentally unleashed to wreak havoc in the building.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/A long road back for local comic books

A long road back for local comic booksHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local film and comic books hold sort of the same fate. Both used to be very popular, both were subsequently in the doldrums for years and now both are showing signs of revival.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/A career starts to bloom

A career starts to bloomAsniar Sahab, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta She was a newcomer in the fashion world and was known only to a few insiders. Yet Andrea Sutisno became a designer to be reckoned with after her first solo fashion show in April 2000.She caused a few sensations right from the start.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/FPI-S members flock to Jakarta

FPI-S members flock to Jakarta JAKARTA: Between 450 and 500 anti-U.S. protesters from Yogyakarta and Surakarta, Central Java, arrived at Senen railway station in Central Jakarta on Saturday night.Sr. Comr.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/'I admire my mother most of all'

'I admire my mother most of all'Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta He started out as a teen model, but Anjasmara has won an enduring place in the public's heart by playing down his baby- faced good looks in the TV comedy Wah Cantiknya.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Places of interest: Museums, handicrafts and markets

Places of interest: Museums, handicrafts and markets Among the most famous sights to visit are Chiang Mai's glorious temples Wat Suan Dok (built in a 14th century pleasure garden) and Wat Chet Yot (built in 1447 by Lanna architects recently returned from Buddhagaya, the site of the ...

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/NOW SHOWING

NOW SHOWING Belphegor: Phantom of the Louvre (Horror/Mystery, 97 minutes). Starring Sophie Marceau, Michel Serrault, Julie Christie. Directed by Jean-Paul Salome.An Egyptian mummy is brought to a French museum, where its spirit is accidentally unleashed to wreak havoc in the building.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Diverse Chiang Mai has a bit for everything

Diverse Chiang Mai has a bit for everythingPandaya, The Jakarta Post, Chiang Mai The Tourism Authority of Thailand and Thai Airways invited The Jakarta Post and Jakarta-based travel agents to have a brief view of major tourist attractions in the northern city of Chiang Mai.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/More producers open on-line shops to reach foreign buyers

More producers open on-line shops to reach foreign buyersHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many local furniture companies have turned to the Internet to increase sales. Although they mostly operate in remote locations, in e-commerce, they are ahead of companies in other business lines.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Police remain on the alert

Police remain on the alertMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After experiencing anti-U.S. demonstrations for five consecutive days, the city was quiet on Saturday, with no protesters appearing on the streets or in front of the U.S. Embassy on Jl. Medan Merdeka in Central Jakarta.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/TV Programs

TV ProgramsTodayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Documentary 8:30 Children's Program 9:30 Music 10:30 Quiz 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Children's Program 12:00 p.m.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Blast hits Yogya church

Blast hits Yogya churchThe Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Amid mounting anti-U.S. sentiment in Yogyakarta, a number of firecrackers exploded in a Roman Catholic Church in Seyegan subdistrict, Sleman Regency, early on Saturday. No casualties were reported.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Sukarno's Collections: Paintings, batik, statues, Chinese ceramics, kris, photos, Gedung Pola, Jl. Proklamasi No. 56, Central Jakarta, until Oct. 15. * Fine Arts in Berlin 1989-1999, National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Newcomer Andrea's blooming career

Newcomer Andrea's blooming career----------------------------- Asniar Sahab The Jakarta Post Jakarta ----------------------------- She was a newcomer in the fashion world and was known only to a few insiders.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Newcomer Andrea's blooming career

Newcomer Andrea's blooming career----------------------------- Asniar Sahab The Jakarta Post Jakarta ----------------------------- She was a newcomer in the fashion world and was known only to a few insiders.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Expats: Staying put through it all

Expats: Staying put through it allBruce Emond and Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Nita" and her fiancee, "Jack", are living in a state of confusion. She thinks of him all the time these days, anxious about what he is doing.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/NOW SHOWING

NOW SHOWING Rat Race (Comedy, 125 minutes). Starring Whoopi Goldberg, Jon Lovitz, Rowan Atkinson, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Seth Green, Breckin Meyer. Directed by Jerry Zucker.The tradition of screwball/road comedy continues.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/From 'Ali Baba' to 'kawin kontrak'

From 'Ali Baba' to 'kawin kontrak'Gin Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jepara The economic boom is over. Local furnituremakers, known worldwide for first-class craftsmanship and superb teakwood, are now facing their painful days in agony. Anxiety over the future shadows every day of their lives.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Schedule of Film Screening for Public

Schedule of Film Screening for Public DAY DATE TIME TITLE CITY --------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday Oct.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Still Playing

Still Playing A.I. Artificial Intelligence (Drama/Sci-Fi, 145 minutes). Starring Haley Joel Osment, Jude Law, Frances O'Connor, Sam Robards, William Hurt. Directed by Steven Spielberg.Heart-breaking, moving film. An emotional journey that will stay with you long after the film has ended.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/On the Shelves

On the Shelves Kematian Donny Osmond, Kumpulan Cerita; By Seno Gumira Ajidarma; Illustrated by Asnar Zacky; 159 pages; Gramedia Pustaka Utama, 2001; Rp 23,500 This, the latest series of short story compilations by author Seno Gumira Ajidarma, has been touted as a teenage book.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Roy Suryo's search for antique Mercy

Roy Suryo's search for antique MercyAntique Mercy is Roy Suryo's new toy------------------ Sri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post Yogyakarta ------------------ Multimedia expert Roy Suryo, 33, who is also a lecturer at the Indonesian Arts Institute (ISI) and Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta, is ...

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/What's it all about? Islam

What's it all about? IslamIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most of you should be familiar enough with the word Islam, which is the term for one of the world's major religions. Islam was founded by Muhammad, an Arab who was born in the trading city of Mecca between 570 and 580 AD.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Feeling caught in the middle in Jakarta

Feeling caught in the middle in Jakarta How do you feel as an expatriate in Jakarta? Are you frightened yet? Does your heart skip an extra beat when you hear a firecracker go off in the dead of night?Does the call to prayer now sound haunting for all the wrong reasons? Are they talking about you ...

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Hamzah demands U.S. stop attack on Afghanistan

Hamzah demands U.S. stop attack on AfghanistanFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hamzah Haz, in his capacity as chairman of the Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP), urged the U.S. on Saturday to stop its military campaign in Afghanistan.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Struggling hard to survive at expos

Struggling hard to survive at exposI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta Most people want to find their dream home complete with all the amenities they have always wanted, including furniture.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Islamic Calendar

Islamic Calendar-------------------------------- Months Number of Days -------------------------------- Muharram 29 or 30 Safar 29 or 30 Rabi I 29 or 30 Rabi II 29 or 30 Jumada I 29 or 30 Jumada II 29 or 30 Rajab 29 ...

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Roy Suryo's search for antique Mercy

Roy Suryo's search for antique MercyAntique Mercy is Roy Suryo's new toy------------------ Sri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post Yogyakarta ------------------ Multimedia expert Roy Suryo, 33, who is also a lecturer at the Indonesian Arts Institute (ISI) and Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta, is ...

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Hamzah demands U.S. stop attack on Afghans

Hamzah demands U.S. stop attack on Afghans---------------------- Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post Jakarta ---------------------- Hamzah Haz, in his capacity as chairman of the Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP), urged the U.S.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/Filmmaker Dea still captured by her beloved Irian Jaya

Filmmaker Dea still captured by her beloved Irian JayaBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Like many enduring romances that survive the test of time, Dea Sudarman came upon the love of her life by chance.

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Sun, 14 Oct 2001

JP/On the Record

On the Record Artist: Alicia Keys; Album: Songs in A Minor (Arista Records)They are both young and pretty, but Alicia Keys has a lot more soul than Britney.The 20-year-old Keys has been involved in music since an early age, through classical piano training and an acquaintance with jazz and blues.

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