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28 articles.
Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/What got you hooked on your favorite sites?

What got you hooked on your favorite sites? It seems like everyone belongs to a social networking site today. Several teenagers talked about what got them interested in cyber interaction, and has kept them coming back for more.
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/On the record

On the recordArtist : Erwin GutawaAlbum : Salute to Koes Plus/Bersaudara (Sony Music Indonesia) Making a cover album is a tricky business, especially when it is a tribute to a legendary band.
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/Social networking sites: Bringing the world a bit closer together

Social networking sites: Bringing the world a bit closer togetherKristina Falcon, Contributor, Jakarta I've spent many hours of my young life on social networking sites like Friendster, MySpace and Hi5 to name a couple -- creating profiles, uploading pictures, adding friends, accepting ...
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/Separate but equal: Crating a homey shop-house

Separate but equal: Crating a homey shop-houseMaria Endah Hulupi, Contributor, Jakarta A noisy, activity-filled shop-house does not seem an ideal place to set up a comfortable home. But that is not the case for a family living in Pondok Gede, East Jakarta.
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/Going Dutch ...

Going Dutch ... A visit to Het Binnenhoff will not break the bank, but it's not a cheap eat, either.
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/Sites to check out to meet old friends and make new ones

Sites to check out to meet old friends and make new ones* Whose "Friendster" are you? (www.friendster.com)It's easy signup and basic features make this network one of the more user-friendly sites, perfect for beginners.
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/Jakarta, a culinary wasteland for good, authentic food?

Jakarta, a culinary wasteland for good, authentic food?Andre Vltchek and Rossie Indira, Contributors, Denpasar, Bali Jose Bove, the French philosopher/farmer, antiglobalization activist and determined fighter against chain restaurants and American malbouffe (mildly and loosely translated as "bad ...
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/'Kabelvision' to show Olympics live in Jakarta

'Kabelvision' to show Olympics live in JakartaMusthofid, Jakarta Due to the local TV stations' lack of interest in airing the Olympics, Kabelvision, a cable TV broadcaster, has stepped into the vacuum and made a deal with the Kuala Lumpur-based Asia- Pacific Broadcast Union (ABU) for the rights ...
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/Animal attractions top of visitors' mind at FLONA fair

Animal attractions top of visitors' mind at FLONA fairBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Fair, Jakarta To have pet animals can be a healthy alternative for Jakartans to ease the stress of work. And like fashion, the most sought after pets change each year.
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/Why, I can't see the smoke for the fires

Why, I can't see the smoke for the fires Flying was not a big deal for me until an incident a couple of years ago. I had to fly in four different planes for 30 hours almost non-stop, squashed in economy class, the trip ending in Slovakia under the tight scrutiny of heavily armed troops.
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/AJI marks 10 years of campaigning for press freedom

AJI marks 10 years of campaigning for press freedomDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bali Corruption Watch chairman Putu Wiratha and a group of journalists who helped release RCTI cameraman Fery Santoro won awards from the Independent Journalist Association (AJI) for their contribution to ...
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/Still playing

Still playing Catwoman (Action/Fantasy, 91 minutes) Starring Halle Berry, Benjamin Bratt, Sharon Stone, Lambert Wilson. Directed by Pitof.Dumb, amateurish, extremely dated superhero movie with Academy Award winner Berry trying too hard to look good in a silly hat. Laughably bad.
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/Running mates take to runoff stage

Running mates take to runoff stageThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Presidential candidates Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and incumbent Megawati Soekarnoputri took a break from electoral activities on Saturday, allowing their running mates to maintain the momentum.
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/Reading between the lines in 'Bisik-Bisik'

Reading between the lines in 'Bisik-Bisik'Sunu Wasono, Contributor, Jakarta As its name suggests, a short story must be brief, inevitably limited in terms of the scope of events and characters. Like a novel, a short story conveys its message through narration and dialog.
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/The wedding ring

The wedding ringNgatini Rasdi Rani opened her office at exactly six in the morning, as usual, tidying the table, chairs and examination table.But she was surprised to hear a woman's sobs from the waiting room, and she quickly opened the door to let the woman in.
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/Tirtha makes wedding dreams come true

Tirtha makes wedding dreams come trueChisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, Uluwatu, Bali Long known as a paradise for surfers, beach-goers and honeymooners, Bali is fast becoming a haven for couples wishing to take that great leap forward into shared commitment.
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/Hands on: CST a way to release what ails us

Hands on: CST a way to release what ails usElvera N. Makki, Contributor, Jakarta CranioSacral Therapy (CST) may be an unfamiliar term here, but it has been around in Western countries since the 1970s.
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/TV Program: Sunday, August 8, 2004

TV Program: Sunday, August 8, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News7:30 Children Show9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports11:00 Comedy12:30 p.m.
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/Church a Jakarta fixture amid changing times

Church a Jakarta fixture amid changing timesHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The capital of the world's largest Muslim country, Jakarta's sprawling houses of worship of many faiths shows its religious diversity.
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/New group out to boost RI's own world music

New group out to boost RI's own world musicHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What does "world music" actually mean? According to www.free-definition.
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/On the record

On the recordArtist : Wilson PhillipsAlbum : California (Sony Music) Remember Wilson Phillips? The all-girl group hit the charts over a decade ago, with songs like Hold On, You're In Love, and Release Me, which while partly OK, also reminded us of an annoying high-pitched singing trio from ...
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/Why, I can't see the smoke for the fires

Why, I can't see the smoke for the fires Flying was not a big deal for me until an incident a couple of years ago. I had to fly in four different planes for 30 hours almost non-stop, squashed in economy class, the trip ending in Slovakia under the tight scrutiny of heavily armed troops.
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/Ratna continues her enduring love of acting

Ratna continues her enduring love of actingHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta So, this is what the backstage of a theater production is like.
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/Wedding planners take the angst out of the big day

Wedding planners take the angst out of the big dayElvera N. Makki, Contributor, Jakarta As actress-singer Paramitha Rusady gingerly stepped through the crowd of paparazzi and well-wishers at her wedding reception earlier this year, few spied the discreet presence of a tall man in a dark suit ...
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/Now showing

Now showing I, Robot (Sci-fi/Action/Thriller, 115 minutes) Starring Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan, Bruce Greenwood, Alan Tudyk. Directed by Alex Proyas.Chicago, 2035. There is one robot for every five humans to help them do chores, from cooking to baby-sitting. They've become man's best friend.
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/S'pore package for ladies golf winner

S'pore package for ladies golf winner JAKARTA: Golf Links Indonesia and Siemens launched the inaugural Jakarta Ladies Golf Series, with a Singapore holiday package being offered to the winner.
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/Making it a clean sweep

Making it a clean sweep It was an hour before noon, but the sea of people to Karang Rejek village office in Wonosari district did not abate despite the scorching sun.
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Sun, 08 Aug 2004

JP/The lengths we will go to to be wedding belles

The lengths we will go to to be wedding belles Being a single woman over 30 may not be the most comfortable thing in a "marriage-oriented" society like here, and as a consequence many are willing to go through hell just to be able to say: "I'm getting married".
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