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25 articles.
Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/She loved D.C.

She loved D.C.By Sirikit Syah She was all I had wanted to be. Pretty, charming, smart and pleasing. The first time I met her, I was jealous. She had been interning with CNN's Washington, D.C. bureau for five months, and it was my first day.
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/Flora expo offers more than flowers

Flora expo offers more than flowers JAKARTA (JP): Everyone knows about the expression "small is beautiful", but how about "small is beautiful and expensive?"Small, beautiful and expensive potted bonsai plants are among those on display at the International Flora Show, at the Jakarta Convention ...
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/Timika situation calm but crisis remains

Timika situation calm but crisis remains JAKARTA (JP): The situation in Timika, a town near the Freeport copper and gold mine in Irian Jaya, was calm yesterday after a tribal clash Thursday which claimed three lives.
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/Labor leader Pakpahan taken to hospital

Labor leader Pakpahan taken to hospital JAKARTA (JP): Detained labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan was taken to hospital Friday night, four days after he exploded in court accusing a judge of ignoring his poor health.
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/'Wild Indonesia,' a celebration of the archipelago

'Wild Indonesia,' a celebration of the archipelago JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will be in the international spotlight once again in the new documentary, Wild Indonesia.The one-hour film is being produced by Bristol-based Tigress Productions, an independent television production company.
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/Russia scores hat-trick at Chess Olympiad

Russia scores hat-trick at Chess OlympiadBy Kristianus Liem JAKARTA (JP): The 32nd Chess Olympiad in Yerevan, Armenia, was another show of Russia's dominance over world chess. They won the men's Olympiad for the third time making a sweet hat-trick.
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/People hear their own voices at gatherings with Emha

People hear their own voices at gatherings with EmhaBy Sirikit Syah JOMBANG, East Java (JP): From the main road of Jombang on to the small road leading to Menturo village in the Sumobuto district here, dozens of cars and motorcycles fight their way to the house of Islamic preacher and poet Emha ...
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/Take that darn TV set away, please

Take that darn TV set away, please JAKARTA (JP): In traffic congested Jakarta, why would you ever spend time visiting the house of your relatives or friends? Chances are, you'd like to have a chat with them. Perhaps you'd like to catch up with the latest news about their family.
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/Erotic 'Playback' challenges censorship policy

Erotic 'Playback' challenges censorship policyBy Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan JAKARTA (JP): That Playback can be shown in cinemas here begs at least two fundamental questions.
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/Cafe king Wiyogo talks of business strategies

Cafe king Wiyogo talks of business strategiesBy Prapti Widinugraheni and I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Bambang Atmanto Wiyogo, the son of former Jakarta governor Wiyogo Atmodarminto, currently controls seven cafe-restaurants, almost all of which offer live music.
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/Growth in Asia, its roots and implications

Growth in Asia, its roots and implicationsAsia Rising; By Jim Rohwer; Nicholas Brealey Publishing, Great Britain, 1996; Paperback edition, 382 pages; Rp 55,000 JAKARTA (JP): In his lucid and provocative book, Asia Rising, Jim Rohwer has attempted to provide insightful arguments on why and how ...
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/Oh! Bahasa Indonesia, it's so easy

Oh! Bahasa Indonesia, it's so easyBy G.S. Edwin JAKARTA (JP): I've come across a lot of people who proudly utter, "Oh, it's so easy." Mention "computer" to one of them, then comes "Oh, it's so easy."For God's sake, how? Then, they put you in place: The computer knows you are an ignoramus.
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/The long tradition of cafes and pubs

The long tradition of cafes and pubs JAKARTA (JP): Visiting cafes and pubs has become part of daily life in Jakarta, but few here understand the original function of these establishments.
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/Village awakens to promise of the 'gurah' method

Village awakens to promise of the 'gurah' methodBy Gigin and R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): New technologies may have produced better forms of medicine, but there are still no guaranteed cures for a number of nagging health problems and simple ailments.
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/The three principles of Chinese brushwork

The three principles of Chinese brushworkDear friends,There are three fundamental principles of Chinese brushwork.The first is moisture. The brush should be washed and retain a suitable moistness before one dips it into the ink and starts to use it.
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:25 Morning news 6:45 Healthy and Fit 7:00 News 7:30 TV Series: Speed Racer 8:00 TV Drama: Disekitar Kita 8:30 Information 9:00 English News Service 9:30 People and Events 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 Children's ...
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/Jakarta cafe culture cathes on

Jakarta cafe culture cathes on What is it that busy people seek in their search for fun and relaxation as they try to reach the heights of power? Bars, pubs and cafes, whether in hotels or as separate businesses, have prospered because of the new breed of young professionals and beautiful people ...
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/North Sumatra labor abuse claims denied

North Sumatra labor abuse claims denied MEDAN (JP): Manpower authorities in North Sumatra deny that any workers are being abused or children put to work on the many jermal, or fishing stations, located off the east coast of the province.
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/Flamenco takes center stage at Plaza De Espana

Flamenco takes center stage at Plaza De EspanaBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): If you think a good Spanish night is a night of tapas and wine, Jorge "Jordi" Reyes will say it's not joyful enough.
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/New group of activists for democracy emerges

New group of activists for democracy emerges JAKARTA (JP): A group of prominent activists and intellectuals gathered over the weekend for a post-Idul Fitri celebration which many believed signified the impetus of a new alliance for democracy.
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/Tales of hard child labor on N. Sumatra's fishing stations

Tales of hard child labor on N. Sumatra's fishing stationsText and photos by Ridwan M. Sijabat TANJUNG BALAI, North Sumatra (JP): A beach resort is a place where most people, especially children, would be happy to stay for days, weeks or even months.
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/What people say about the cafe scene

What people say about the cafe scene JAKARTA (JP): The increasing number of cafes and pubs in Jakarta has drawn comment from various people.
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/Guess What? Sarwono Kusumaatmadja

Guess What? Sarwono Kusumaatmadja With the election less than three months away, most government gestures are being interpreted as campaign tactics.
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/Cafe boom in Kemang brings in droves of new visitors

Cafe boom in Kemang brings in droves of new visitors JAKARTA (JP): Going out for dinner? Why not try something in the Kemang area.Previously known as one of Jakarta's most affluent neighborhoods, Kemang is evolving into one of the capital's most popular destinations for business and leisure.
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Sun, 09 Mar 1997

JP/Public companies urged to help small firms

Public companies urged to help small firms JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto appealed yesterday to publicly-listed companies to use money raised on the stock exchange to either assist small and medium-sized companies, or purchase government bonds.
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