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Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Mt. Papandayan still dangerous, villagers urged to stay away

Mt. Papandayan still dangerous, villagers urged to stay awayBudianto, The Jakarta Post, Garut Despite the obvious dangers, many people entered the cordoned off safety area near Mount Papandayan's crater to get a closer look at the huge majestic eruption.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Hewitt, Ferrero meet in Cup Final

Hewitt, Ferrero meet in Cup FinalKarl Malakunas, Agence France-Presse, Shanghai World number one Lleyton Hewitt beat Switzerland's Roger Federer here on Saturday in a three-set thriller to book a spot in the US$3.75 million Masters Cup final against Spain's Juan Carlos Ferrero.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Bombers, RDX source still unknown

Bombers, RDX source still unknownMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Suspicions and speculation have taken on a life of their own in the weeks following the Bali bombing as the type of bomb device used has not been completely identified by investigators.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Bali bomb debris dumped at sea

Bali bomb debris dumped at seaDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Benoa, Bali Following Friday's Pamarisudha Karipubhaya (purification ceremony) at the blast site on Jl. Legian, the Bali administration began on Saturday to bulldoze the rubble from the buildings and dumped it at sea.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/A Rp 50,000 banknote

A Rp 50,000 banknoteBy Chairil Gibran Ramadhan I have looked at this Rp 50,000 banknote many times. I have studied both sides, carefully examining the letters, figures, pictures and safety lines. I have been doing this for three nights.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Bargain hunting ahead of Idul Fitri

Bargain hunting ahead of Idul FitriHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Almost all retail outlets, be they small stalls in traditional markets or world-class stores in modern shopping malls, are gearing up for this year's shopping season.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/'Titik Hitam': A failed attempt at horror

'Titik Hitam': A failed attempt at horrorJoko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Titik Hitam (The Black Spot); Starring Winky Wiryawan, Aurora Yahya, Enditha; Directed by Sentot Sahid; An I Sinema/Prima Entertainment Production; Horror, ** (out of ****) Noted film editor Sentot Sahid whose ...

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/A new ministry of masculine affairs?

A new ministry of masculine affairs? If you are a regular reader of The Jakarta Post, then you will find an article on page 4 of the Nov. 8 edition with the heading Women to take action against DPR.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/France competes for foreign students

France competes for foreign studentsPaul Michaud, Contributor, Paris French universities -- which years ago managed to groom students who later became leaders of the political world, including former president of Senegal Leopold Sedar Senghor and former president of Sri Lanka Chandrika ...

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Kicking (and punching) back in Bangkok

Kicking (and punching) back in BangkokJason Volker, Contributor, Bangkok "Let's start with a basic kicking technique," says Charlee Kultharee, former kickboxing champion and head instructor at the Muay Thai Institute in Bangkok."But be careful you don't ...

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 17, 2002

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 17, 2002Exhibitions * The Art of Poster by Jan Lavies, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), until Dec. 5. * Jukung-Boats from the Barito Basin, Maritime Museum, Jl. Pasar Ikan No. 1, North Jakarta (Tel.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Laser refractive surgery helps people overcome eyesight problems

Laser refractive surgery helps people overcome eyesight problemsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hilda, who had just graduated from university, had experienced a sight problem starting at junior high school.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Three babies born in refuge

Three babies born in refuge Three babies were born as their mothers took refuge at an Islamic boarding school in Pasir Pogor, Garut, during an eruption of Mt. Papandayan.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Welcoming the holy month

Welcoming the holy month As the most populous Muslim country in the world, many Indonesians welcome the Ramadhan holy month happily.The Muslims living near the ancient Luar Batang mosque located in North Jakarta are no exception.The mosque was built by Habib Husin bin Abubakar Alaydrus in 1739.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Basketball

BasketballNBAFriday's games (home team in bold) Indiana 103 Milwaukee 100 (OT) Toronto 84 Denver 79 Dallas 97 Boston 86 Detroit 86 Utah 75 Minnesota 99 Memphis 95 New Jersey 93 Miami 84 New ...

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Sony beats Hong to set up all-Indonesian final

Sony beats Hong to set up all-Indonesian finalAssociated Press, Bangkok Indonesia's Sony Dwi Kuncoro stunned World No. 1 Chen Hong of China 15-5, 15-1 on Saturday to set up a title clash against compatriot Taufik Hidayat in the men's singles final of the JVC Asian Badminton Championships.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Senior PR man explains economic recovery

Senior PR man explains economic recoveryRobert S. Finnegan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With 44 years of experience in the profession, Wisaksono Noeradi is internationally recognized as a leading pioneer-practitioner of the public relations industry in Indonesia.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Islamic courses offer values (and boredom)

Islamic courses offer values (and boredom)Leo Wahyudi S., Contributor, Jakarta During the Ramadhan fasting month, many schools have time off to give Muslim students the opportunity to perform their religious obligations.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/On the shelves

On the shelves Development of International Air Transport Policy; By Fachri Mahmud; Sekolah Tinggi Penerbangan Aviasi University Press, Jakarta, 2002; 232pp How many of us realize that when we fly from one country to another there is a host of complexities involved in border- crossing air ...

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/When clay meets modern interior

When clay meets modern interiorMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People still prefer to have chinaware with modern designs to serve their guests. Some of them even consider clayware, which originates in this country, as low-class.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Saying good-bye properly to our loved ones

Saying good-bye properly to our loved ones When I was asked back in high school how I wanted to depart from this life, I answered "happy and grinning from ear to ear with the woman I love next to me".

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/'Oracle' reach semis, 11 in a row with Dickson

'Oracle' reach semis, 11 in a row with DicksonReuters, Auckland Software billionaire Larry Ellison's Oracle team completed its fourth successive win over bitter U.S. rival OneWorld on Saturday to become the second team to reach the America's Cup challengers series semifinals.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Educators must recognize their social and psychological

Educators must recognize their social and psychological responsibilities Simon Marcus Gower Principal Harapan Bangsa High School Tangerang, Banten The following is the complaint of one teacher with over ten years of experience teaching in Jakarta high school."I'm a teacher.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/U.S. leads Rest of World after first day of golf tourney

U.S. leads Rest of World after first day of golf tourneyAgencies, Sea Island, Georgia The United States led 3-1/2 to 2-1/2 against the Rest of the World after the first day's play in the second Warburg Cup on Friday.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Religious leaders in the country expressed concern that the

Religious leaders in the country expressed concern that the ongoing investigation in the Oct. 12 Bali bombing would tarnish the image of the Islamic boarding schools (pesantren).

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Life and times of an Indonesian star in Paris

Life and times of an Indonesian star in ParisKunang Helmi-Picard, Contributor, Paris In late September actor Tapa Sudana played the role of a Buddhist priest in Yoshi Oeda's interpretation of Gustav Mahler's Song of the Earth in Paris.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Mavericks ease past Celtics for ninth straight win

Mavericks ease past Celtics for ninth straight winReuters, Boston The unbeaten Dallas Mavericks surged to a 50-39 half-time lead and maintained that margin the rest of the way in posting a 97-86 victory over the Boston Celtics in NBA play on Friday night.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Discounts of up to 75 percent as shopping season starts

Discounts of up to 75 percent as shopping season startsRikza Abdullah, Contributor, Jakarta Shopping malls, department stores and other shopping centers in Jakarta are offering seasonal attractions and substantial discounts on goods to lure customers for the upcoming holidays of Idul Fitri, ...

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Still Playing

Still Playing Monsoon Wedding (Drama/Romance, 114 minutes). Starring Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey, Shefali Shetty, Vijay Raaz. Directed by Mira Nair.Very well-acted, probing movie about cultures clashing and family secrets. In Hindi, Punjabi and English, with Indonesian subtitles.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Actor's tale of modern love

Actor's tale of modern loveEdwin Irvanus, Contributor, Jakarta Ash Wednesday; By Ethan Hawke; Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2002; 221 pages If Ethan Hawke was not a famous actor, his second novel Ash Wednesday could have made him a well-known novelist.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/We may have to trust police in Bali inquiry

We may have to trust police in Bali inquiry Kornelius Purba Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta korpur@yahoo.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Demand for plastic surgery grows annually

Demand for plastic surgery grows annuallyAndrea Barthelemy, Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Hamburg, Germany A nose-job for your 18th birthday or a larger bosom as reward for a high-school diploma -- the craving for a perfect appearance has not yet reached these extremes in Germany -- unlike the ...

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Andreychuk nets career's 250th goal

Andreychuk nets career's 250th goalReuters, Tampa, Florida Tampa Bay Lightning attacker Dave Andreychuk set an NHL record with his 250th career power-play goal in Tampa's 4-2 win over the struggling San Jose Sharks in NHL action on Friday.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/New band co-P aims to support jazz locally

New band co-P aims to support jazz locallyHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jazz should not necessarily be complicated. It is not required to be serious. And it should be compatible to all ears, even those of young people.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Expatriate businesses staying put

Expatriate businesses staying putA'an Suryana and Robert S. Finnegan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Multinational corporations in Indonesia have considered carefully travel warnings recently issued by several countries for Indonesia in the wake of the Bali bombing and have elected to continue ...

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Find yourself at Asia's best spas

Find yourself at Asia's best spasJudy Chapman, Contributor, Ubud, Bali The diverse cultures of Asia have always held a dialog with water that links the physical, emotional and spiritual.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing Enough (Thriller/Action/Drama, 115). Starring Jennifer Lopez, Billy Campbell, Tessa Allen, Juliette Lewis, Noah Wyle. Directed by Michael Apted.Corny, utterly predictable and trashed by most critics, excluding us.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Price cuts also offered to children's toys

Price cuts also offered to children's toysSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta The rapid development of information technology has, to some extent, contributed considerably to the craze for toys, and most parents are now inclined to buy those toys best suited to their children's gender and ...

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Two cheers for Jiang Zemin's three represents

Two cheers for Jiang Zemin's three representsYasheng Huang, Associate Professor, Harvard Business School, Project Syndicate Mockery of retiring Chinese President Jiang Zemin's theory of the "Three Represents" is rife.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/On the record

On the record Artist : Sarah, Album : Akhirnya.. (BMG Music) It started with Tere early this year. Her alternative-pop debut album, Awal Yang Indah (Beautiful Start) added variety to both the local music scene and the genre most local female vocalists here belong to.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Gronholm races to lead in Rally of Britain

Gronholm races to lead in Rally of BritainCarl McKellar, Reuters, Cardiff, Wales World champion Marcus Gronholm dominated the opening leg of the Rally of Britain as he opened up a commanding lead in the final event of the season.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Farocki keeps distance from his films' characters

Farocki keeps distance from his films' charactersJohn Badalu, Contributor, Jakarta Speaking to German filmmaker Harun Farocki is easy. Despite his status as one of the pioneers in the art of documentary filmmaking in his country, he is down-to-earth.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/U.S. needs to think about Saddam's successor

U.S. needs to think about Saddam's successorMartin Woollacott, Guardian News Service, London The decisions crowding in on us about the future of Iraq are not only military and diplomatic but also political.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/Where is the political will on corruption?

Where is the political will on corruption? Suthichai Yoon, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra isn't going to let the opposition steal the thunder from him over the "fake" compost corruption scam.

Sun, 17 Nov 2002

JP/TV Program: Sunday, November 17, 2002

TV Program: Sunday, November 17, 2002TVRI 6:00 a.m. News7:30 Sports8:00 Quiz8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cartoon10:30 Music11:00 Maskum Show12:30 p.m.