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30 articles.
Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/Chinese New Year offers spirit of renewal of life

Chinese New Year offers spirit of renewal of lifeBy Myra Sidharta. JAKARTA (JP): Chinese New Year is a festival celebrated to herald the arrival of the spring. Weeks before, the Chinese have prepared themselves for this very important event.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/After Europe and the U.S., 'Kaiser Karl' eyes Asia

After Europe and the U.S., 'Kaiser Karl' eyes AsiaBy Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): The 1997 Haute Couture shows in Paris ended last week with the world's fashion capital buzzing about the rejuvenation of their biggest fashion houses.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/Earthquake jolts Bali

Earthquake jolts Bali JAKARTA (JP): A pre-dawn earthquake registering 5.0 on the Richter scale shook Indonesia's holiday island of Bali yesterday, but no damages nor casualties were reported.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/Visitors come to Ampel for devotional visit and shopping

Visitors come to Ampel for devotional visit and shopping SURABAYA (JP): If you are given a souvenir by a relative who has just returned from haj pilgrimage to Mecca, do not immediately assume it is from Saudi Arabia.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/On slimming

On slimming I read with interest the articles on slimming and diets (Jan. 19, 1997). Some very sensible points were discussed which should encourage people to be more careful with how they spend their money and look after their bodies.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/What does the year of the Ox hold in store for you?

What does the year of the Ox hold in store for you? The Year of the Ox favors the industrious and those who are prepared to make the effort. What you put into the year, you will get out. Sow much, reap much; sow little, reap little. -- Chinese proverb JAKARTA (JP): Astrology.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/Amnesia and Geena Davis team up for mediocre results

Amnesia and Geena Davis team up for mediocre resultsBy Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan JAKARTA (JP): Once upon a time, there was a movie director named Renny Harlin who had an idea about how the concept of female empowerment should be translated onto the silver screen.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/Preparations underway to facilitate Idul Fitri travelers

Preparations underway to facilitate Idul Fitri travelers JAKARTA (JP): Idul Fitri is still seven days away, but the annual exodus has already begun.Jakarta's bus terminals and railway stations were already jammed yesterday.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/Dengue fever kills 24

Dengue fever kills 24 JAKARTA (JP): Doctors have been ordered to delay their holidays in Sumenep, a regency in Madura, East Java, after a dengue fever claimed a death toll of 24.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/Busang gold mines

Busang gold mines Nearly all layers of Indonesian society are discussing the plans for the exploitation of the Busang gold mines in Kalimantan by foreign companies such as Bre-X and Barrick in partnership with the national private sector.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/Secrets in the ancient art of Chinese paper making

Secrets in the ancient art of Chinese paper makingDear friends,Paper was invented by Tsai Lun of the late Han dynasty (first century). In general, Chinese paper can be divided into two major categories: raw (untreated) and mature.The former is soft and very absorbent, somewhat like blotting paper.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/The Wife of The City Planner

The Wife of The City PlannerBy Sirikit Syah Lestari was elegantly dressed: She wore a modified Madurese sarong and a peach silk blouse with a pearl necklace and earings. She was ready for an appearance."So you've decided to attend the exhibition without consulting me," her husband said.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/Trains derailed in Java

Trains derailed in Java JAKARTA (JP): Two passenger trains were derailed in different places on Friday, but claimed no fatalities.A morning train run off the track in Purwakarta, West Java, just 200 meters before it finished its journey from Garut, also in West Java.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/Thirty years on, Bimbo remains famous

Thirty years on, Bimbo remains famous JAKARTA (JP): Sunday night at the Fashion Cafe. Neatly dressed men and women were dining, drinking, chatting and listening to music. It was crowded as usual, but something different was in the air that weekend.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/Millions gear up for joyous Idul Fitri

Millions gear up for joyous Idul Fitri Moslems all over the world will celebrate Idul Fitri, the post-fasting holidays, next week. In Indonesia, the Moslem holidays will be observed Sunday and Monday.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaSundayMaghrib 6:20 p.m.MondayImsak 4:26 a.m.Subuh 4:36 a.m.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/Toilet business in the flush of tight competition

Toilet business in the flush of tight competition One might not take a shower for two or three days -- or even a week -- but who can stay away from toilets for that long? The importance of toilets has inspired people to turn them into a profitable business. The Jakarta Post reporter K.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/Jakartans are discovering Bogor's merits

Jakartans are discovering Bogor's meritsBy Gus Kairupan JAKARTA (JP): It's been quite a long time since I visited Bogor, West Java. I mean really went there and stayed for a bit longer than flying visits, each lasting only a few hours.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/ANZA: A steadily growing expat women's association

ANZA: A steadily growing expat women's associationBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): When Nicole Taggart and her husband left Australia for Indonesia two years ago, she also left behind her friends and career.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/Tips for Idul Fitri holiday travelers

Tips for Idul Fitri holiday travelers JAKARTA (JP): Traveling by car during the Idul Fitri Holidays requires careful preparation.Several tips are offered for those who plan to tackle the roads in their cars.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/Education station 'TPI' strives to overcome obstacles

Education station 'TPI' strives to overcome obstaclesBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Turn on your TV and turn to educational station Televisi Pendidikan Indonesia (TPI), and you will most likely see dangdut (Malay style music) programs or Indian films.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/Guess What? Dibyo Widodo

Guess What? Dibyo Widodo A policeman's job has much to do with criminal cases, but that night National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Dibyo Widodo tried hard to steer clear of them.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/In search of a public toilet

In search of a public toilet JAKARTA (JP): Rubiyah's face turned red. She looked out of the window of the public bus but couldn't see what she needed on the streets. Her whole body began to sweat. The 16-year-old wanted to relieve herself but couldn't find a toilet.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/Jakartans jostle in annual festival shopping tradition

Jakartans jostle in annual festival shopping traditionBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Why are people willing to waste their time and energy just to go shopping for things with which to celebrate Idul Fitri, which will only last two days?It's a question that is not easy to answer.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/Boston's bill on RI

Boston's bill on RI BOSTON, Massachusetts (UPI): Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a selective purchasing bill to deny contracts to firms doing business in Indonesia, the Boston Globe said Friday.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/Taking precautions with promotions

Taking precautions with promotions JAKARTA (JP): When Andri (not his real name) was invited to lunch by some executives of a large multinational firm, he was happy. 'Hopefully, a business deal will be the result', he thought.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/Abortion should be legal, rare and safe

Abortion should be legal, rare and safeBy Hillary Rodham Clinton I first heard about a small explosion near the Planned Parenthood headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/Golkar's 'people market'

Golkar's 'people market' JAKARTA (JP): A bazaar that promises to sell goods at unbeatable prices will be opened at Senayan's huge east parking lot beginning today, courtesy of Golkar."Given that this is for the people, prices of the commodities will also be affordable to the people.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/Food values

Food values We erroneously printed a table on Nutritive Food Values in the Sunday edition, Jan. 19, 1997. Bellow is the correct one.We apologize for the error.
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Sun, 02 Feb 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:25 Morning news 6:45 Healthy and Fit 7:00 News 7:30 TV Series 8:00 Women's Program: Tata Busana 8:30 Children's Story: Cerita Untuk Anak 9:00 English News Service 9:30 People and Events 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 ...
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