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41 articles.
Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Jakarta welcomes a prestigious addition to its timepieces

Jakarta welcomes a prestigious addition to its timepieces JAKARTA (JP): The economic and political crisis does not deter international luxury brands from developing their businesses in the country.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Village of lepers home to 'outcasts' of society

Village of lepers home to 'outcasts' of society TANGERANG, West Java (JP): The merciless sun beats down, burning the dusty and rubbled streets in this small village of Serbaguna. At the height of the day, work stops as the call to prayer sounds from the local mosque.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Now Playing

Now Playing Reindeer Games, Drama-Thriller, 105 minutes; Starring Ben Affleck, Gary Sinise, Charlize Theron and Dennis Farina. Directed by John Frankenheimer.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Boyzone's Stephen Gately vows teens with solo effort

Boyzone's Stephen Gately vows teens with solo effortBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): "Excuse me, are you a reporter?" Widi, a 17-year-old high school student, asked me last Sunday after Stephen Gately's solo show was over.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Kick scooters glide their way into Jakarta

Kick scooters glide their way into JakartaBy Danielle Bray JAKARTA (JP): Move over skateboard, out of the way rollerblades. Make room for the latest fad in foot-powered transportation -- the kick scooter.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Art Agenda

Art AgendaTheatrical Performance: Iron Trilogy (Dog's Circus, Button 13, Dol Drama) by Teater Kubur at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Jl. Gedung Kesenian No. 1, Central Jakarta; Phone: 380-8283; July 24 and July 25, 8 p.m.Iron Trilogy is comprised of Dog's Circus, Button 13 and Dol Drama.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Gone in 60 Seconds

Gone in 60 Seconds Gone in 60 Seconds. Action, 117 minutes; Starring Nicolas Cage, Robert Duvall, Angelina Jolie, Giovanni Ribisi, Will Patton. Directed by Dominic Sena.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Smend Batik collection on show in Cologne Museum

Smend Batik collection on show in Cologne MuseumBy Kunang Helmi-Picard COLOGNE, Germany (JP): When Yogyakarta's Sultan Hamengku Buwono X opened the Smend batik show at the Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum fur Volkerkunde in Cologne, Germany on June 21, everyone from the collector, Rudolf Smend, to the ...
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/The God Said 'No'

The God Said 'No'I asked God how to control my anger God said no. "It is not for me but you can control it by eternal power."I asked God to take away my pride God said no. "It is not me to take it away but for you to give it up."I asked God to grant me patience God said no.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Elopement

ElopementBy Faisal Baraas Gung Semara watched as a man entered the family compound. His step was hesitant. It was late and Gung Semara had been about to close the windows of the receiving room.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Guess What? Andi Mallarangeng

Guess What? Andi Mallarangeng A familiar face was spotted during the semifinals of the Bank Mandiri national soccer league at the Senayan Stadium in Central Jakarta on Thursday evening.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/President to open PKB congress in Surabaya

President to open PKB congress in Surabaya SURABAYA (JP): Final touches were being made on Saturday as participants anxiously awaited the arrival of party founder President Abdurrahman Wahid who will open the first congress of the National Awakening Party (PKB) here on Sunday.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/'Raket Mania' gets kudos from fans

'Raket Mania' gets kudos from fansBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Badminton is one of the most popular sports in Indonesia, sharing third position in the hearts of sports fans with basketball, just behind soccer and volleyball.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Foreign students netted with marijuana

Foreign students netted with marijuana JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police officers arrested three foreign teenagers and their local friend for possession of several grams of marijuana on Saturday, an officer said.Sr. Insp.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: From Rural to Urban, by Amrus Natalsya, at Galeri 678, Jl. Kemang Raya no. 32, South Jakarta (Phone: 71792164), until July 31. * Painting Exhibition by Moh. Rusnoto Susanto, at Galeri Cipta III, Ismail Marzuki Cultural Center, Jl.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Crouching Tiger 14:15 17:20 20:25 Here on Earth 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Me, My Self and Irene 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Reindeer Games 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Shanghai Noon ...
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Jakarta in short supply of leaded fuel

Jakarta in short supply of leaded fuel JAKARTA (JP): A number of gas stations in the capital continue to face a significant shortage of leaded fuel due to a dearth of supplies from state-owned oil company Pertamina.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Iwan tirelessly safeguards Indonesian batik

Iwan tirelessly safeguards Indonesian batikBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Entering the sophisticated atelier of Indonesia's foremost batik master Iwan Tirta, on Jl. Panarukan, Central Jakarta, begins a journey to uncover the mystery and legend of batik.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/National Children's Day

National Children's Day JAKARTA (JP): Some 4,000 children and 400 chaperons are expected to attend a ceremony to commemorate National Children's Day on Sunday at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, East Jakarta, organizers said.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/China's VP arrives in Bali

China's VP arrives in Bali JAKARTA (JP): Chinese Vice President Hu Jin Tau arrived in Denpasar, Bali, on Saturday for a three-day visit to Indonesia and is scheduled to meet President Abdurrahman Wahid on Monday in Jakarta.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Craving for local food in Jakarta

Craving for local food in JakartaBy Aida Greenbury JAKARTA (JP): Scanning the shelves of imported fruit and vegetables in the supermarket.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Leprosy still a concern in RI despite progress in treatment

Leprosy still a concern in RI despite progress in treatmentBy William Furney TANGERANG, West Java (JP): For Julena, life is not so simple any more. Gone are the days she played carefree with friends, not thinking too much about the future, merely enjoying her youth.All that is gone now.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Me, Myself, and Irene

Me, Myself, and Irene Me, Myself, and Irene. Comedy, 116 minutes; Starring Jim Carrey, Renee Zellweger, Michael Bowman, Chris Cooper. Directed by Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/PSM, PKT pledge action-packed soccer final

PSM, PKT pledge action-packed soccer final JAKARTA (JP): The final of the Bank Mandiri national soccer league on Sunday will see two clubs from outside Java fight it out for their first ever President's Cup.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Bank Bali recapitalization approved

Bank Bali recapitalization approved JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives finally approved on Saturday the government's proposal to recapitalize publicly listed Bank Bali at a cost of Rp 5.3 trillion (US$592.18 million).
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Case not closed: House factions

Case not closed: House factions JAKARTA (JP): The major political factions in the House of Representatives accepted President Abdurrahman Wahid's apology on Saturday, but still insisted on an open explanation about his decision to dismiss two of his economic ministers in April.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News 7:00 Health and Fresh 8:00 Children's Film 9:00 Children's Program 10:00 Music 11:00 TV Series 12:00 p.m.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Tracing the history of Indonesian thread culture

Tracing the history of Indonesian thread cultureBy Danielle Bray JAKARTA (JP): Have you ever wondered how the textile industry in Indonesia began? More importantly, the history of thread? Seldom a topic discussed, and only known to a handful of people, this artistic backbone of Indonesia was ...
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Sendangsono pilgrimage site, the Lourdes of Java Island

Sendangsono pilgrimage site, the Lourdes of Java IslandBy R. Agus Bakti SENDANGSONO, Central Java (JP): Sendangsono is a name familiar to Roman Catholics. It is here that they usually make their pilgrimages.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Guess What? Nicky Astria

Guess What? Nicky Astria Marking her comeback, female rocker Nicky Astria has decided that it is time to change her stage costume.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Harmayn finds documentaries food for the soul

Harmayn finds documentaries food for the soulBy Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): Some time ago, Shanty Harmayn was having a conversation with someone about documentary films. The person mentioned a documentary film he has seen, Oliver Stone's JFK. That made Shanty flinch.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/A day with a crippled beggar

A day with a crippled beggar Nawi, 29, is a former leprosy patient, but the disease has left him crippled and with few fingers and toes. A former cigarette seller, he now ekes out a living begging on Jl. Panglima Polim in Blok M, South Jakarta.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Here on Earth

Here on Earth Here on Earth. Drama-Romance, 96 minutes; Starring Chris Klein, Leelee Sobieski, Josh Hartnett, Michael Rooker, Bruce Greenwood. Directed by Mark Piznarski.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Radio Klasik FM to close down?

Radio Klasik FM to close down? It is really unfortunate that Radio Klasik FM (FM Classic Radio) reportedly must sign off for good at 00.00 July 23.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Doctor Global plans to make 'house calls' in Bali

Doctor Global plans to make 'house calls' in BaliBy Rob Goodfellow WOLLONGONG, Australia (JP): Dr. Simon Leslie and the island of Bali go back a long way. He and his wife Margaret went to Bali on their honeymoon in 1980.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Living in an age of anxiety demands a controlled mind

Living in an age of anxiety demands a controlled mindBy Rahayu Ratnaningsih JAKARTA (JP): These days, midlife crises comes early. Those who have reached the top of the corporate ladder are getting younger and younger. I hear that the CEO of a new Indonesian dot- com company is barely 24.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/Exploring lost great kingdoms in East Java province

Exploring lost great kingdoms in East Java provinceBy Simon Marcus Gower MALANG, East Java (JP): The great temple sites of Central Java are well known, even world famous.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/How to understand the new Asia

How to understand the new Asia Asian Values Western Dreams: Understanding the New Asia; By Greg Sheridan Allen & Unwin, NSW, Australia, 1999; http://www.allen-unwin.com.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/The Skulls

The Skulls The Skulls. Thriller, 106 minutes; Starring Joshua Jackson, Pail Walker, Hill Harper, Craig T. Nelson, Christopher McDonald. Directed by Rob Cohen.Bright student Luke McNamara decides to join a secret but powerful organization at Harvard School of Law called The Skulls.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/No Indonesian women shuttlers in Indonesia Open finals

No Indonesian women shuttlers in Indonesia Open finals JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian girls had to swallow bitter pills as none of them, neither singles nor doubles, will be in the US$150,000 Sanyo Indonesia Open finals at the Senayan Tennis Indoor Stadium on Sunday.
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Sun, 23 Jul 2000

JP/'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' packs a punch

'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' packs a punchBy Joko E.H. Anwar JAKARTA (JP): Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, a martial arts drama film by renowned Taiwanese film director Ang Lee, is a feast for the eyes and soul.
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