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42 articles.
Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC (Tel. 5256351) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 14:15 17:15 20:15 Spy Game 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Taxi 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Bounce 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Glass House 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15Senayan ...
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Muslim leaders urge a just and peaceful world culture

Muslim leaders urge a just and peaceful world cultureBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 150 Muslim leaders and scholars from across the world who had gathered in Jakarta on Saturday, demanded justice for all the world's diverse communities and urged Islamic nations and others ...
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/'Shrimps City' has seafood, and a lot more

'Shrimps City' has seafood, and a lot moreStevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Cirebon is popularly known as "Shrimp City", and sampling a wide range of tasty seafood is a must when visiting the city.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Cartoon8:30 Children's Program9:30 Music11:00 Regional News11:30 TV Series12:00 p.m.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Can love overcome religion in Indonesia?

Can love overcome religion in Indonesia? My cousin, Kania, called me the other day to tell me she is going to get married in Paris on Christmas Eve. How wonderful and romantic! My thoughts drifted to a beautiful, snow-covered Paris with its beautiful Eiffel Tower and Louvre museum.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Great gifts which stick in the memory

Great gifts which stick in the memoryMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Those celebrating Christmas always have a favorite Christmas gift that leaves an enduring impression. We asked several celebrities about that special something they will never forget.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Still Playing

Still Playing Taxi (Comedy/Action, 86 minutes). Starring Sami Naceri, Fridiric Diefenthal, Marion Cotillard, Manuela Gourary. Directed by Girard Pirhs.Lightweight, enjoyable French movie about a taxi driver who helps the police to capture robbers of Mercedes Benz sedans.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Poso refugees victims of a war they do not want

Poso refugees victims of a war they do not wantBadri Djawara The Jakarta Post PaluThirty-five-year-old Juma Petaa, a Poso Christian taking refuge in Palu, looked hopeless after listening to a radio report about his village, Sanginora and four other villages in Poso being bulldozed flat by ...
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing Spy Game (Thriller/Drama, 124 minutes): Starring Robert Redford, Brad Pitt, Catherine McCormack. Directed by Tony Scott.Edge-of-your-seat thriller about the last day of a CIA agent Nathan Muir (Redford) who tries to save a young protege of his, Tom Bishop (Pitt).
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/More of the same in fashion's kaleidoscope

More of the same in fashion's kaleidoscopeMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta The journey of the Indonesian fashion industry, with Jakarta- based designers remaining the trendsetters, gives reason for optimism on the one hand but cause for concern on the other.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/German national commits suicide

German national commits suicide JAKARTA: A German national was found hanged from the roof of Kresna hotel on Jl. Jaksa, Central Jakarta, where he was staying. It is believed that he committed suicide.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/The Shirt Torn in the Back

The Shirt Torn in the BackBy Agung Mabruri The pressure to get by and provide for our daily needs had me and my wife Asih, just married for six months, racking our brains to figure out how to make some extra money.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Stone Lithographs and Paintings by Ken Pattern, Koi Galeri/Restoran Jl Mahakam I/2 (Tel: 722 2864), 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. until Dec. 31. * Indonesian Comic part 2, The British Council, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman 71, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Police told to remove Iraqi refugees from E. Nusa Tenggara

Police told to remove Iraqi refugees from E. Nusa TenggaraYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang East Nusa Tenggara Deputy Governor Johanis Pake Pani has asked the provincial police to remove Iraqi refugees from the province because they are the responsibility of the central government and ...
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Flowers: Blooming with seasonal good cheer

Flowers: Blooming with seasonal good cheerMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A beautiful bouquet of flowers is guaranteed to brighten up a room, especially during the festive season.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/"Sales" do not always offer good bargains

"Sales" do not always offer good bargains The end-of-year holiday shopping bonanza is soon to arrive. Shops, department stores and traditional marketplaces have become more colorful than usual. Signs of big discounts, some of up to 70 percent, have been placed at most department stores.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Christmas is coming

Christmas is comingPhoto A/B/C/D/E/F/G/: ChristmasAP/Bullit Marquez, Reuters/Sukree Sukplang, AP/Peter Dejong, AP/Sakchai Lalit, Reuters/ANSA, Reuters/Ferran Peredes, JP/R.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/To purchase for form or function?

To purchase for form or function? We all have different reasons for buying watches. Some buy for the practicality, some for fashion, still others for the artistic designs, but many buy watches simply to flaunt their own prosperity.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Marrying 'out': A leap of faith

Marrying 'out': A leap of faithHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After six years in an on-again, off-again relationship, Fransiska, 25, and Reza, 26, are finally determined to tie the knot.It's been a difficult decision.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Bandung wages war against roadside vendors

Bandung wages war against roadside vendorsYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post Bandung Bandung municipality in West Java has started to clamp down on roadside vendors for their contribution to the city's traffic woes.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/From a tool to fashion, what's next?

From a tool to fashion, what's next?The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The history of the wristwatch is indeed short. Wristwatches did not begin to see widespread use until the 1920s. Men tended to regard the wristwatch as effeminate.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing The Glass House (Thriller, 106 minutes). Starring Leelee Sobieski, Diane Lane, Stellan Skarsgard. Directed by Daniel Sackheim.A young girl and her kid brother decide to stay with their parents' supposedly good friends after their folks die mysteriously in a car accident.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Ideal spot for a relaxing vacation

Ideal spot for a relaxing vacationStevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Interesting places to go, good food to savor and comfortable places to stay are the main things that make any trip to a new place enjoyable and memorable. And Cirebon, a small coastal city in West Java, has them all.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Fire destroys furniture factory

Fire destroys furniture factory JAKARTA: A furniture factory in Pondok Gede, Bekasi, was razed by fire on Thursday night, destroying most of the building.No fatalities or injuries were reported in the blaze.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/On the record

On the record Artist: Faith Evans Album : Faithfully (BMG Music) She has already got Faith and managed to Keep The Faith, and now Faith Evans has done it again, this time Faithfully.But enough with the faith thing, because this is a good R&B album.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Police compound blazes, no injury

Police compound blazes, no injuryEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Menteng Police compound in Central Jakarta caught fire on Saturday afternoon, razing several rooms and buildings.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Sebastian, achic cut above the rest

Sebastian, achic cut above the restMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta Sebastian Gunawan's annual show at the Hotel Mulia in Central Jakarta in August was outstanding for two reasons.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Credible members important to probe Theys murder

Credible members important to probe Theys murderorCredibility a must in Theys murder investigationFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta Noting a growing sense of resentment among Papuans, analysts say the inquiry into the murder of Irian Jaya independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay must ...
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Water tap is turned on for Tsinga villagers

Water tap is turned on for Tsinga villagersMarkus Mardius, Contributor, Tembagapura, Titmice, Irian Jaya A mountain water reservoir constructed by the residents of Tsinga village has become a source of pride, and water, for the inhabitants.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Whither civil society?

Whither civil society? J. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta Both Sukarno, through his "guided democracy", and Soeharto through his "Pancasila democracy", robbed the sovereignty and power of the people.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Some products not ready to compete under AFTA: Kadin

Some products not ready to compete under AFTA: KadinAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) said that some 27 percent of local products were not yet ready to compete in the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), which would start early next ...
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Wide heels bad for your knees

Wide heels bad for your knees Agencies, Washington New research has shown that chunky heels are just as bad for the knees as spindly stilettos. Women who want to add height and walk comfortably opt for wide heels.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Regent Rustriningsih shows her mettle

Regent Rustriningsih shows her mettleIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In many ways, she is no different from other young single women with a rising career. But she's no ordinary woman in the country's political landscape, still primarily filled with men even with a woman president.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Menteng Police compound blazes, no injuries reported

Menteng Police compound blazes, no injuries reportedEmmy Fitri The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Menteng Police compound in Central Jakarta caught fire on Saturday afternoon, razing several rooms and buildings.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/JP/FESTIVE

JP/FESTIVEBali Offering joyous festivities for old and young OR Celebrate your holiday in style on the Island of the GodsORCelebrate your holiday in style in BaliRita A.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Hoping for an end to a dark time

Hoping for an end to a dark timeK. Basrie, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As a keen wristwatch collector, Sudwikatmono, a veteran businessman, has never been quite able to resist his temptation to keep adding new items to his massive collection.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Now Showing

Now Showing Monster Inc. (Animation/Comedy/Adventure, minutes). Voices by John Goodman, Billy Crystal, James Coburn, Steve Buschemi, Jennifer Tilly, Bonnie Hunt. Directed by Peter Docter, David Silverman.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Megawati asks women to be more active

Megawati asks women to be more activeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country observed Women's Day on Saturday in a low-key fashion with President Megawati Soekarnoputri calling on women to take a more active role in all aspects of life.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/Pro XL can't be wrong, can it?

Pro XL can't be wrong, can it? On Nov. 11, 2001, I purchased a Pro XL card for my cellular phone number 0818372592 at Matahari Simpang Lima in Semarang. Unfortunately, there were no additional units recorded in my cellular phone and my card was blocked. On Nov.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/'Better not have too high expectations in life'

'Better not have too high expectations in life'Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Wherever she goes, Vina Panduwinata is serenaded by her hit songs of the 1980s.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/On the record

On the recordArtist: Lighthouse Family; Album: Whatever Gets You Through The Day (Universal Music) Tunde Baiyewu, vocalist of Newcastle duo Lighthouse Family, is the owner of a soft and tender voice that is absolutely soothing.
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Sun, 23 Dec 2001

JP/A classic duck dish for Christmas

A classic duck dish for Christmas A lot of the meaning of Christmas is about those unforgettable aromas, especially from the kitchen.It is a special time to gather with family and friends around the Christmas tree, and food is a big part of the experience.
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