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Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/JP/18/BRIEFS

JP/18/BRIEFSNine suspects, 585 crickets taken Sukawati police arrested on Monday nine suspects and confiscated 585 crickets in a raid on a gambling den in Tegal hamlet, some 15 kilometers east of Denpasar.Two suspects, including the owner of the den, escaped arrest.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Minangkabau airport opens for business

Minangkabau airport opens for business PADANG, West Sumatra: Minangkabau International Airport kicked off operations on Friday, making it the first international airport operating in West Sumatra.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Firms give hope to Acehnese kids

Firms give hope to Acehnese kidsDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta Many companies have shown their concern for the welfare of the children of Aceh following the tsunami that struck the province last December.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Faith and diplomacy

Faith and diplomacy Religion has moved into the realm of international affairs with the first interfaith dialog of the Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM), a forum involving 39 countries, in Bali this week.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Yogyakarta city dominates 'pesantren' debate contest

Yogyakarta city dominates 'pesantren' debate contestYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bogor Yogyakarta participants dominated a debate competition held on Friday at the Jaya Raya resort outside Bogor, placing six groups in the final eight.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Busway offers school visits

Busway offers school visits JAKARTA: TransJakarta wants more elementary school students to use its busway routes and is offering to visit schools to promote the idea of safe and efficient public transport, the company says.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Koizumi should explain his Yasukuni visits

Koizumi should explain his Yasukuni visitsTaichi Sakaiya The Asahi Shimbun Tokyo Yasukuni Shrine is a religious corporation. Japan's Constitution bans the state from having religious affiliations.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Making ethanol from cassava is easy, Lampung BPPT researcher says

Making ethanol from cassava is easy, Lampung BPPT researcher saysOyos Saroso HN, The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungBesides being a sugar producer, Lampung province also produces cassava. In 2004, there were 300,000 hectares of cassava fields in four regencies.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Australian government's hard line

Australian government's hard line The Australian government has taken a tough stance against people smuggling from Indonesia with a "border protection" policy of turning back boats and locking asylum seekers who make landfall in offshore camps.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Murder-suicide raises concern

Murder-suicide raises concernBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post/Boyolali Anisa, 9, a third grader at the Sindon Madrasah Ibtida'iyah Islamic school screamed in panic, "Astiwi is hanged... Astiwi is hanged."Anisa seldom found the main door locked when she returned home from school at around 11 a.m.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/'Muslims suffer most from London attacks'

'Muslims suffer most from London attacks' The July 7 attacks on London, followed by four minor explosions two weeks later, have put British Muslims -- numbering around 1.7 million of a total population of 60 million -- in an uncomfortable situation.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/ITS pigs exports to Singapore unaffected

ITS pigs exports to Singapore unaffectedFadli, The Jakarta Post/Batam The government's plan to carry out of cull of pig at two farms in Tangerang, Banten, has not affected PT Indo Tirta Suaka (ITS) based near Batam, which exports pork to Singapore, an official said.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Gambling bosses facing hard times

Gambling bosses facing hard timesIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaArif (not his real name), a prominent numbers racket (togel) operator in Surabaya, shows a scar on his head to The Jakarta Post.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Indonesia Cellular Show rings in the changes

Indonesia Cellular Show rings in the changesThis week, cell phone producers and authorized dealers nationwide are ringing in the changes; exhibiting new products and telecommunication technologies at the second Indonesia Cellular Show.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/President told to reform BIN

President told to reform BIN JAKARTA: The President must take the necessary measures to force the National Intelligence Agency (BIN) to cooperate with police investigating the murder of human rights campaigner Munir, human rights watchdog Imparsial says.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/House of Reps: Just who are they representing?

House of Reps: Just who are they representing?B. Herry-Priyono, Jakarta The House of Representatives, which is already so low in the eyes of the public, has sunk even lower. The crux this time revolves around gluttony for money.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/China's exchange-rate puzzle

China's exchange-rate puzzleJun Zhang Project Syndicate China's abrupt decision to raise the value of the renminbi (yuan) by 2.1 percent and to end its peg to the dollar comes after months of pressure from the U.S.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Mariana, an Aceh orphan hopeful about future

Mariana, an Aceh orphan hopeful about future Annastashya Emmanuelle Contributor Jakarta Left orphaned by the tsunami is not the end of the world. There is more to life than just grief, an Aceh orphan believes.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Embassies pressed to remove barriers

Embassies pressed to remove barriersDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The city administration has reiterated its calls for the American and Australian embassies to remove protective barriers erected outside their premises that are blocking traffic in South and Central Jakarta.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Hungary rises on list of attractive investment targets

Hungary rises on list of attractive investment targets Hungary has moved up two steps compared to its previous position in the business environment rankings of the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the British research and analysis firm.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/President told to reform BIN

President told to reform BIN JAKARTA: The President must take the necessary measures to force the National Intelligence Agency (BIN) to cooperate with police investigating the murder of human rights campaigner Munir, human rights watchdog Imparsial says.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Komnas HAM condemns Ahmadiyah attack

Komnas HAM condemns Ahmadiyah attackTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post/Bogor A member of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) said on Friday that looking at the preliminary evidence, last week's attack on the Ahmadiyah complex in Parung, Bogor, was a rights violation.M.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Govt offers 'Bonded Zone Plus'

Govt offers 'Bonded Zone Plus'Zakki P. Hakim and Fadli, The Jakarta Post/Batam The status of the Batam Industrial Bonded zone, Bintan Industrial Estate and Karimun Industrial Cooperation zone have been upgraded to "Bonded Zone Plus" to give investors more legal certainty, top officials say.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Indonesia will lose out in free trade era: Researcher

Indonesia will lose out in free trade era: ResearcherRidwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post/JakartaIndonesia will not be able to take advantage of increasing world trade liberalization because many stakeholders here are not even aware it is going on, an official says.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/SBY's proposed side visit to Israel

SBY's proposed side visit to Israel Emanuel Shahaf's reasoning behind President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's proposed side visit to Israel whom the former claims would represent the views of the world's biggest Muslim country on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (The Jakarta Post, July 19: Susilo ...

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Mariana, an Aceh orphan hopeful about future

Mariana, an Aceh orphan hopeful about futureAnnastashya Emmanuelle, Contributor, Jakarta Left orphaned by the tsunami is not the end of the world. There is more to life than just grief, an Aceh orphan believes.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Most Indonesian schools struggling with bilingual education issue

Most Indonesian schools struggling with bilingual education issueEric E. Hallett, Jakarta In previous articles, Alex Tubagus and Jan Dormer addressed issues about bilingual education predominately within the domain of National Plus schools or their equivalent.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Gasohol BE 10, a fuel substitute from cassava

Gasohol BE 10, a fuel substitute from cassava The nation's fuel crisis has made many aware of the urgent need for Indonesia to seek alternative fuel sources to prevent such problems from reoccurring.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Children with impairments taught to fend for themselves

Children with impairments taught to fend for themselvesSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta For many people, National Children's Day on July 3 is a time to remember children for whom life has not been easy.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/~For Country Profile: Hungary ---- Monday, July 25, 2005

~For Country Profile: Hungary ---- Monday, July 25, 2005Hungary rises on list of attractive investment destinations Hungary has moved up two steps compared to its previous position in the business environment rankings of the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the British research and analysis ...

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Hungarian PM to visit Indonesia to boost trade ties

Hungarian PM to visit Indonesia to boost trade tiesVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Hungary's Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany will arrive in Jakarta on Saturday for a three-day state visit to boost ties with Indonesia, Hungary's Ambassador Gyorgy Busztin said in Jakarta.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Bird flu vaccine sufficient: Ministry

Bird flu vaccine sufficient: MinistryEva C. Komandjaja and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The supply of bird flu vaccines for poultry in the country is sufficient to help prevent a further spread of the highly pathogenic virus amid the reemergence of new cases, an official said.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/A failure to learn from past mistakes

A failure to learn from past mistakesPravit Rojanaphruk, The Nation, Asia News Network/Bangkok How does one make sense of the latest executive decree giving Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra near-absolute power to "solve" the ongoing separatist violence in the deep South and Bangkokians' ...

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Police say they'll now crack down on big fish

Police say they'll now crack down on big fishAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Jakarta police confiscated on Thursday evening gambling equipment from 16 gambling dens across the city, almost two weeks after they vowed to eradicate the practice within three days.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Indonesia to host wold development seminar

Indonesia to host wold development seminarIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia will host the Asia-Pacific ministerial meeting on the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) at the Jakarta Convention Center from Aug. 3 to Aug. 5.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Committed to children's welfare

Committed to children's welfareAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post/Makassar Although the public and central government tend to be more focused on politics and other issues, Azikin Soulthan, the regent of Bantaeng, South Sulawesi province, has been directing his efforts and attention to the creation ...

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Philippines still mired in politics of crisis

Philippines still mired in politics of crisis Rodolfo C. Severino The Straits Times Asia News Network/Singapore Observers of Southeast Asia have grown increasingly alarmed, as well as fascinated, by the current political turmoil in the Philippines and its possible impact on the country and on ...

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/PT PAL hands over 'Alugara' to govt

PT PAL hands over 'Alugara' to govt SURABAYA: State-owned ship maker PT PAL Indonesia handed over on Friday the marine disaster mitigation ship the Alugara to the Ministry of Transportation's Directorate General of Sea Transportation.The 60-meter-long ship has a maximum speed of 18.3 knots.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Singapore aims to be medical health care destination

Singapore aims to be medical health care destinationSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When Emanuel from Manado, North Sulawesi, was diagnosed with glaucoma he could not find a hospital in Indonesia able to treat him, so he ended up traveling to Singapore for care.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/'Shuttle buses ease traffic jams'

'Shuttle buses ease traffic jams' To cut fuel consumption by private vehicles, some parties have called on developers of suburban housing complexes to provide shuttle buses for residents. The Jakarta Post talked with several people for their take on the suggestion.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Misreading radicalism in Muhammadiyah

Misreading radicalism in MuhammadiyahImam Cahyono, Jakarta The article titled Muhammadiyah's new chairman and the future of its liberalism by Ahmad Najib Burhani (The Jakarta Post, July 12) was quite interesting.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/The theology of difference: It's a blessing, not a curse

The theology of difference: It's a blessing, not a curseSukidi, Cambridge, Massachusetts What is meant by the dignity of difference? This critical question reminds me of distinguished biblical scholar, Jonathan Sacks, who serves as chief rabbi of the United Hebrew congregation of Britain and the ...

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/The 'losmen' of lost dreams

The 'losmen' of lost dreamsDuncan Graham, Contributor, Surabaya East Java's Pasir Putih is the frazzled Surabayans' weekend escape spot, a four-hour drive east from smog city.Despite its name, the beach is more gray than white, but the sea is shallow and safe.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/No pork served, we're Muslims

No pork served, we're Muslims Even though Bali is one great place to spend a vacation, we found it was not an easy task to indulge ourselves in pork, let alone the famous lawar, one of the Balinese delicacies.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/

Hinton John Lowe Bandung The government's announcement of a new regulation that all foreigners must pass a test of their competence in Bahasa Indonesia before being granted a work permit, is arousing controversy.A consequence of this will be that many teachers of English will be excluded.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Biotechnology may become success sector

Biotechnology may become success sector International interest in the Hungarian biotechnology market is steadily increasing. This trend is evidenced by the large number of American strategic investors who have come to the country to explore possibilities in recent weeks and months.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/~For Country Profile --- Hungary: July 25

~For Country Profile --- Hungary: July 25 DONEFerenc Gyurcsany: Prime Minister and long distance runner At 44 years, Ferenc Gyurcsany is certainly one of the youngest prime ministers anywhere. But do not be mislead: A tender age in politics is not necessarily a sign of inexperience.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Govt announces July Package for Batam's 'Bonded Zone Plus'

Govt announces July Package for Batam's 'Bonded Zone Plus'Zakki P. Hakim and Fadli The Jakarta Post/BatamThe status of the Batam Industrial Bonded zone, Bintan Industrial Estate and Karimun Industrial Cooperation zone have been upgraded to "Bonded Zone Plus" to give investors more legal ...

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Minister admits lack of plane maintenance expenses

Minister admits lack of plane maintenance expensesTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono refused on Friday to speculate on the causes of two military plane crashes in a single day on Thursday, but admitted that the government spent too little on maintenance ...

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Hamid to become KPU trial witness

Hamid to become KPU trial witness JAKARTA: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin is to appear in court as a witness in the graft trial of General Elections Commission (KPU) finance head Hamdani Amin."Hamid Awaluddin will become a witness.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Bali forum urges interfaith studies

Bali forum urges interfaith studiesHera Diani and Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post/Nusa Dua, Bali Leaders and scholars of some of the world's major faiths signed on Friday the Bali Declaration on building interfaith harmony, which they expect to contribute to the global campaign for ...

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/A landmark case for Thailand

A landmark case for Thailand JP/7/ROBYA landmark case for ThailandRoby Alampay Bangkok A high-profile defamation trial began July 19 in Thailand, and free speech advocates from the around the world are lining up for seats as near to the front as possible: They'll take the witness stand, if ...

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Hungarian Prime Minister to visit Indonesia to boost trade ties

Hungarian Prime Minister to visit Indonesia to boost trade tiesVeeramalla Anjaiah The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Hungary's Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany will arrive in Jakarta on Saturday for a three-day state visit to boost ties with Indonesia, Hungary's Ambassador Gyorgy Busztin said in Jakarta.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Revaluation of yuan receives mixed reactions

Revaluation of yuan receives mixed reactionsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Batam China's decision to revalue the yuan and make it stronger against the U.S. dollar met with mixed reactions here, with experts split on how the move would effect the country's economy.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/'Zheng He was greater than Christopher Columbus'

'Zheng He was greater than Christopher Columbus'Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post/Semarang Why is the 600th anniversary of Admiral Zheng He's 28-year exploration (1405 to 1433) commemorated in a large-scale way in Semarang from August 1 to August 7? Zheng He only spent one month in Simongan, Semarang.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Ambon kids learn to ease trauma

Ambon kids learn to ease traumaM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post/Ambon It happened during the Idul Fitri holiday six years ago when Thamrin Wally was on his way home with his mother. As they arrived at the Mardika Terminal, suddenly chaos broke out in the vicinity.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Students cook up alternative fuel

Students cook up alternative fuelThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid the government's conservation drive, Trisakti University students and alumni have discovered a way to utilize used cooking oil as an alternative to fossil fuel.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/JP/5/FOCUS

JP/5/FOCUSMilitary sets up 50 border postsBALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: The Tanjungpura Military Command has built 30 more outposts along the Indonesian and Malaysian border, bringing the total number of posts to 50.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/HP Aspac win first game in final four

HP Aspac win first game in final fourMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Favorite HP Aspac of Jakarta chalked up an easy 91-38 win over Bhinneka Sritex of Solo in the first semifinal match of the A Mild Indonesian Basketball League (IBL) at the Senayan Basketball Stadium, Central ...

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/TV Program: Tuesday, July 26, 2005

TV Program: Tuesday, July 26, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 News: Berita Nusantara12:00 p.m.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/TV Program: Tuesday, July 26, 2005

TV Program: Tuesday, July 26, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 News: Berita Nusantara12:00 p.m.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Military sets up 50 border posts

Military sets up 50 border postsBALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: The Tanjungpura Military Command has built 30 more outposts along the Indonesian and Malaysian border, bringing the total number of posts to 50.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Four power plants to start using LPG

Four power plants to start using LPGLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In line with the government's instruction to reduce dependency on fuel, state power firm PLN has announced that four power plants will be converted to use liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), requiring 850,000 tons of the gas a ...

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/No light matter

No light matter Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso's circular on energy-conserving measures reflects his brisk and positive response to the President's instruction on the same matter.Nevertheless, the city administration's move to halve street illumination has drawn criticism.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Mariana, an Aceh orphan hopeful about future

Mariana, an Aceh orphan hopeful about future Annastashya Emmanuelle Contributor Jakarta Left orphaned by the tsunami is not the end of the world. There is more to life than just grief, an Aceh orphan believes.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Why the House members demand a pay rise?

Why the House members demand a pay rise?Benget Simbolon Tnb. Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) recently proposed a salary increase for its members of almost 300 percent from Rp 12 million to Rp 35.3 million.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Indonesia will lose out in free trade era: Researcher

Indonesia will lose out in free trade era: ResearcherRidwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post/JakartaIndonesia will not be able to take advantage of increasing world trade liberalization because many stakeholders here are not even aware it is going on, an official says.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, July 23, 2005

Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, July 23, 2005Exhibitions* Lampung Traditional Textile, at Museum Textile Indonesia, Jl. KS Tubun No. 4, West Jakarta (Tel. 5606613, mustekstil@telkom.net) until July 27 * Painting by Ivan Sagita at CP Artspace Jl. Suryopranoto 67 A, Central Jakarta (Tel.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Zheng He, the eunuch admiral and ruler of the seas

Zheng He, the eunuch admiral and ruler of the seasSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangChinese immigrants, or hoakiau, as well as native people have hoped to gain knowledge and wisdom from the great explorer Zheng He (also called Cheng Ho) when he visited Semarang city some 600 years ago.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/A landmark press freedom case for Thailand

A landmark press freedom case for ThailandRoby Alampay, Bangkok A high-profile defamation trial began July 19 in Thailand, and free speech advocates from the around the world are lining up for seats as near to the front as possible: They'll take the witness stand, if that's OK.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/'RI must play a role in Korean peninsula'

'RI must play a role in Korean peninsula'Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia must help to resolve the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula by using its close links with North Korea, a group of South Korean scholars said in Depok, West Java.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/

No reason for Indonesia to deny the International criminal courtAgung Yudhawiranata Jakarta Indonesia is still considering ratifying the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, which was agreed upon by 120 countries in July 1998, including Indonesia.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/'Paralysis gone thanks to tsunami'

'Paralysis gone thanks to tsunami'Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Sixteen-year-old Farida is a pretty girl with bluish-brown eyes. She comes from Lamno district, Aceh Jaya, an area populated by Acehnese with Portuguese blood.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/AGO launches internal reform drive

AGO launches internal reform driveEva C. Komandjaja and Rendi Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Attorney General's Office (AGO) launched an internal reform program compiled in a book titled Agenda Pembaruan Kejaksaan RI during its 45th anniversary ceremony attended by President Susilo Bambang ...

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/To be combined with a story on Aceh children

To be combined with a story on Aceh children Meanwhile, the chairman of the National Commission for Child Protection, Seto Mulyadi, emphasized the importance of adopting effective approaches for handling traumatized children to allow them to have fun and be happy.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Two Bogor students off to Australia

Two Bogor students off to Australia BOGOR: Two Bogor Agricultural Institute (IPB) students are going to Australia to conduct research into food technology at Curtin University.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/KPK to hire new members

KPK to hire new membersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will hire some 156 people this year to speed up the investigation of a growing backlog of corruption cases.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Ahmadiyah and public order

Ahmadiyah and public order I would like to correct some of the misunderstandings published almost every day regarding Jamaah Ahmadiyah in The Jakarta Post.First of all, it is a big mistake to say that the Ahmadis go to Parung, Bogor, to perform the haj. This is a lie.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/All that's needed to start your car is in the kitchen

All that's needed to start your car is in the kitchenThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Amid the government's conservation drive, Trisakti University students and alumni have discovered a way to utilize used cooking oil as an alternative to fossil fuel.

Sat, 23 Jul 2005

JP/Finally, Washington is ready to play ball

Finally, Washington is ready to play ballJonathan D. Pollack Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Newport, Rhode Island For the first time since the unraveling of the Agreed Framework accords in late 2002, there is guarded optimism about progress on the North Korean nuclear issue.