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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/On the record

On the record Album: Orkestra (PT Musica's Studio/2000); Artist: Erwin GutawaAll of a sudden, Indonesian musicians are crazy about orchestra. Everyone is inserting orchestral compositions in their music.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/How secure is your computer?

How secure is your computer?By Vishnu "Ramius" Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): I was working an excel worksheet at my desk when Albert, the company's network God, looked up from his computer monitor."You better save it now, dude."One look at Albert's mischievous face said it all.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Which PDA is for you? Palm OS vs Pocket PC

Which PDA is for you? Palm OS vs Pocket PCBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Quite simply put, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) are no longer the technology of tomorrow. They are the reality of today.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/PDA brings digital future within grasp

PDA brings digital future within graspBy Endy M. Bayuni JAKARTA (JP): At the recent Comdex, the annual trade show where state-of-the-art computers and the future are presented, Bill Gates proudly unveiled a prototype of Microsoft's TabletPC, a full-fledged PC pad-like device which allows you to ...

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Police deny Tommy's 'arrest'

Police deny Tommy's 'arrest' JAKARTA (JP): National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Saleh Saaf denied on Saturday that police had ever arrested fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, the youngest son of former president Soeharto, as claimed by President Abdurrahman Wahid on Friday.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Young, rich and lost amid the high-rise jungle

Young, rich and lost amid the high-rise jungleBy Joyce Djaelani Gordon JAKARTA (JP): To be young, affluent and living life in the fast lane. Who would not want to be in the shoes of the young and rich? Most certainly, there are many wanna-bes.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/No Paper

No Paper The Jakarta Post will not appear on Monday due to the New Year's Day holiday. The newspaper will resume publication on Tuesday.We wish all our readers a happy and prosperous new year.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/The young knows well how to dress for success

The young knows well how to dress for success JAKARTA (JP): The past decade has seen a tremendous rise in fashion consciousness among young people in Jakarta.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Fun with cyber jargon

Fun with cyber jargon JAKARTA (JP): Have you ever browsed hardrockfm.com to listen to the radio program? It is real time! What is not real about the time? No millennium bug has plagued the world. This must be a pretty big bug.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Flying Horizon by Teguh Ostenrik, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until Jan. 13. * Photo Exhibition: Yang Terlupakan by students of SMU Tarakanita I, Galeri Foto Cahya, Wisma Surya Kemang Jl.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/When science meets a deadlock, money should talk

When science meets a deadlock, money should talkBy Lim Tri Santosa BANDUNG (JP): The resolution of apparently pure mathematical problems always affects non-mathematicians eventually.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Indonesia digital library: Dreams and reality

Indonesia digital library: Dreams and realityBy Rosa Widyawan JAKARTA (JP): Digital libraries might make research easier for scholars, as well as easing the budgetary pressures on libraries.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Finding Mr. or Ms. Right could be a headache

Finding Mr. or Ms. Right could be a headache JAKARTA (JP): Time has a way of changing everything. The younger generation are now more outspoken than their parents. They want greater freedom in their life, not only in expressing their views but also the freedom to choose their soulmate.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Local online stores still fight to win trust, orders

Local online stores still fight to win trust, ordersBy Christiani Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): The Internet has brought some amazing changes to the way many people live.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Flandy/Eng Hian win Copenhagen Masters

Flandy/Eng Hian win Copenhagen Masters JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia grabbed the men's doubles title at the Copenhagen Masters badminton invitational event on Friday thanks to Flandy Limpele and Eng Hian who beat compatriots Tony Gunawan and Halim Heryanto 8-7, 5-7, 7-4, 5-7, 7-5 under a new ...

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Indonesia's Internet pioneer's achievements, vision

Indonesia's Internet pioneer's achievements, visionBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): The Internet gained popularity in Indonesia about five years ago, and in several years to come, some observers predict, warnet (Internet cafes) will find their way into villages.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Cybercity Indonesia, where no one has gone before

Cybercity Indonesia, where no one has gone beforeBy Mila Day JAKARTA (JP): Living in today's world, the net is open for business-big time. As big as it gets, the 21st century's civilization builds cities on networking, virtual or real.Now, cybercities are blooming all around the world.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/'Friends' makes viewers feel part of the gang

'Friends' makes viewers feel part of the gang Friends; Starring: David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow.; RCTI; Sunday, 4 p.m.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/2000: A colorful year in the world of computers

2000: A colorful year in the world of computersBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): All over the world, the Year 2000 began with a mixed feeling of relief and, ironically, a feeling of having been cheated.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Why not jetski to the next island?

Why not jetski to the next island?By Ivy Susanti JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is known for its beautiful beaches. At the beach you can feel the breeze, watch the beautiful view and hear the roaring waves.But if you want to enjoy the beach and the sea in a different way, try jetskiing.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Film scene 2000: A year of alternative movies in Indonesia

Film scene 2000: A year of alternative movies in IndonesiaBy Joko EH Anwar JAKARTA (JP): Moviegoers were blessed with more nonmainstream films among the still dominating straight entertainment entries this year.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Ian earns fame with his achievements

Ian earns fame with his achievements BRAUNSCHWEIG, Germany (JP): Born in Medan, North Sumatra, Harianto Wijaya just turned 25. Only last year he graduated with a Dipl-Ing (engineering) degree from the School of Information Engineering, Rhine-Westphalia Technical College (RWTH), Aachen, Germany.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Sydney Olympics symbolize long process of development

Sydney Olympics symbolize long process of developmentBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): The Sydney 2000 Olympics is over. No more cheering at the Olympics Park. Spectators, athletes and officials have returned to their daily lives with good memories of victory and shameful drugs scandals.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Young city women: Living in two worlds

Young city women: Living in two worldsBy Joyce Djaelani Gordon JAKARTA (JP): Let's just face it... Many of our young people living in big cities are living in two worlds.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/The joy of soaring high like an eagle

The joy of soaring high like an eagle Young executives in Jakarta have turned their attention to more challenging sports in which to spend their spare time. They need more than just playing golf, tennis or squash.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Indonesian engineers in Germany living it up

Indonesian engineers in Germany living it up BRAUNSCHWEIG, Germany (JP): Indonesian engineers living in Germany receive good income which allows them to enjoy a decent lifestyle.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Here come the Yummies climbing the ladder of life

Here come the Yummies climbing the ladder of lifeBy Sarasvati JAKARTA (JP): As an area sales manager for a steel distributing firm, Barito Riviera, 29, travels across the country for at least a quarter of the month to broker multi-billion rupiah deals and meet prospective clients.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Youth has time on its side

Youth has time on its side JAKARTA (JP): They are young, smart and energetic. They are fun and fashionable. They also hold important positions in the workplace. Here come the "yummies" -- young upwardly mobile modern independent elite singles.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/From Dewa to Sheila, the young rules the Indonesian music scene

From Dewa to Sheila, the young rules the Indonesian music scene JAKARTA (JP): There is no business like show business, as some people say it. Just take a look at the Indonesian music scene in this past two or three years.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/A special guest on a special day

A special guest on a special dayBy AA Navis An aged couple enjoyed the Idul Fitri holiday from the verandah of their house, watching the well-dressed and cheerful procession of passers-by. They were celebrating the first day of the Muslim post-fasting festivities, popularly known as Lebaran.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/The simplicity of accessing your POP E-mail

The simplicity of accessing your POP E-mailBy Lim Tri Santosa BANDUNG (JP): A new technology has been introduced that has fundamentally transformed human society by changing the way people communicate with each other.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Home Movies

Home Movies JAKARTA (JP): It's time to turn the lens on relationships between unlikely pairings, especially across classes and character. The movies reviewed below, available on VCD and/or laser disc, show how Cupid's arrow works so fancifully in Tinseltown.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/TV programs

TV programsTodayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 9:00 Children's Program 10:00 Music 11:00 Film 12:00 p.m.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Media Convergence: The next step of the Internet Evolution

Media Convergence: The next step of the Internet EvolutionBy Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): What a year it's been. We have seen a flurry of Internet sites both here and abroad from the beginning of the year.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/A guide on where to go to buy computers, components in Jakarta

A guide on where to go to buy computers, components in JakartaBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): "Every notebook on these shelves is guaranteed to be secondhand," said Sony Walla, grinning.He was not kidding. The name of his store said it all: Notebook-Bekas.com.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/More young people call for 'war'

More young people call for 'war' JAKARTA (JP): People have been calling for peace all over the world but for some youngsters war can be a perfect antidote for stress release. Wars in Jakarta? Don't panic -- this is not a real war.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/In search of excitement when the night arrives

In search of excitement when the night arrivesBy Joko E.H. Anwar JAKARTA (JP): After a hectic, stressful working day, you rush home to take a hot shower before laying down on the bed for sweet dreams; sounds perfect.No, not for the 'yummies' - young upward mobile modern independent elite singles.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Urban youth believe old timers still the best

Urban youth believe old timers still the bestBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): It is often said that young people and music are inseparable.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Police assure public of security on New Year's Eve

Police assure public of security on New Year's Eve JAKARTA (JP): National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Saleh Saaf told the public on Saturday to go ahead with New Year's celebrations despite rumors of more bomb attacks."Don't be afraid, don't panic, don't be scared by bomb threats.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Hopes high for better 2001

Hopes high for better 2001 JAKARTA (JP): Days come and go. Today, we are at the very end of the year and the second millennium. Tomorrow we enter the New Year, with hopes for improved times and a better life -- and personal resolutions to make the best of who we are.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Snacks for a low-key New Year

Snacks for a low-key New Year JAKARTA (JP): Ready to drop after all the family get-togethers and running around to make sure you did not leave anyone out over the holidays? Desperately seeking a reprieve from the rich dishes of the past few days? Rest easy, because below are a couple ...

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Jealousy and insecurity the seed of in-law conflicts

Jealousy and insecurity the seed of in-law conflictsBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Lydia and Agnes have something in common: both are married and each has a child. The difference is that Agnes is happily married, while Lydia is in the process of having a divorce.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/A complete year at the movies

A complete year at the movies JAKARTA (JP): What is your favorite movie this year? Is it the one with Brad Pitt and Edward Norton punching each other's face? Or the one showing Mr.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Too much fun bring them down

Too much fun bring them down JAKARTA (JP): A famous television newscaster's son, a famous fashion designer's daughter, a famous general's son, the son of a famous professor, the son of a well known surgeon, a wealthy international businessman's son, the son of a famous rock star, top government ...

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Internet.ID v2.0: Happy New Year!!

Internet.ID v2.0: Happy New Year!!By Hasan Yahya JAKARTA (JP): In this day and age, it's amazing what can happen in a year. Early in the year, the local Internet scene was buzzing with energy and excitement. Launch parties and fancy campaigns, you can almost feel it in the air.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Catch a movie, get a good book or get out of town

Catch a movie, get a good book or get out of town JAKARTA (JP): If you go down to the mall today, you are sure to be in for a big surprise.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/At your customer's service: Websites with an advantage

At your customer's service: Websites with an advantage BANDUNG (JP): You have just launched a brilliant marketing campaign, one that is worthy of many awards. You have convinced me that you have a good product.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Plight of graduates from Germany

Plight of graduates from GermanyBy Sri Pudyastuti Baumeister BRAUNSCHWEIG, Germany (JP): On a murky fall morning a professor walked with long strides to a colleague's study.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Watch out for the pitfalls

Watch out for the pitfallsBy David Gordon JAKARTA (JP): Brilliant, daring and assertively intelligent, higher education (frequently education abroad), bank checking and saving accounts, business ventures, stock market investments, real estate investments and speculations, BMW's and ...

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Pramoedya lays bare the cruelty of the city

Pramoedya lays bare the cruelty of the city Tales from Djakarta -- caricatures of circumstances and their human beings; By Pramoedya Ananta Toer (translated by The Nusantara Translation Group); Equinox Publishing, Jakarta- Singapore 2000; xviii + 266 pp; Rp 99,000 JAKARTA (JP): After his ...

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/A day in the life of Samsuri, a busker

A day in the life of Samsuri, a busker Samsuri is just a seven-year-old boy but he has already experienced a great deal of hardship in the city. The fourth of five children of a poor single mother he is one of the family's bread winners.

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Sun, 31 Dec 2000

JP/Candra and Tony to be named Indonesia's year 2000 heroes

Candra and Tony to be named Indonesia's year 2000 heroesBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): If the Indonesian government wants to name year 2000 heroes, the answer must be Candra Wijaya and Tony Gunawan.

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