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58 articles.
Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Parents dreaming of Tiger kids

Parents dreaming of Tiger kidsBy Novan Iman Santosa and Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Five-year-old Andhika sat stunned in front of the TV watching golf icon Tiger Woods make a final birdie putt on the 18th green at Augusta on April 10.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Life not so sweet for East Java's 'brem' cake makers

Life not so sweet for East Java's 'brem' cake makersBy Sulistyo Budi N. MADIUN, East Java (JP): Apart from its place in the country's history as the site of a Communist rebellion in 1948, this town has also become synonymous with two famous foods.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/IT courses still a good choice despite layoffs

IT courses still a good choice despite layoffs JAKARTA (JP): Just in the past two weeks, we have read news after news about job losses in major IT companies."Nokia to cut jobs in networks unit," reported Reuters on June 28.CNet News.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Tales of battery operated mice

Tales of battery operated miceBy Zatni ArbiJAKARTA (JP): Have you been handling your mouse like a matchbox? Do you have to drag it all over your desktop to get the cursor to the spot where you want it on the screen? Then it is time to go out and buy a new mouse.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Cell phones and driving

Cell phones and driving Listening to cell phone lobbyists, you'd think the push to regulate their industry is positively un-American.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Salt thrown into the ocean

Salt thrown into the ocean The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has come again, but nothing has changed. They came with an empty bag. And in its meeting with President Abdurrahman Wahid, not a single promise was made by the IMF.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Vaccines protect babies from deadly hepatitis

Vaccines protect babies from deadly hepatitis JAKARTA (JP): It's far better to prevent than to cure, so parents check your timetable to see when your babies are due to be vaccinated against the Hepatitis B virus.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Every computer needs a peripheral

Every computer needs a peripheralBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Come to think of it, a computer system is so much like our stomach. It typically consists of one or more input devices, one central processing unit (CPU), and one or more output devices.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Woe our police force

Woe our police force It is now clear that President Abdurrahman Wahid is prepared to do just about anything to cling on to power, even to the point of tearing apart the National Police, the very institution that is expected to maintain some semblance of order in this increasingly chaotic country.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Children find rotting corpse of 5-year-old missing girl

Children find rotting corpse of 5-year-old missing girl JAKARTA (JP): While playing in an empty house in Kerawang, West Java, two nine-year-old children received a shock on Saturday morning when they found a large black bag containing the gagged and strangled corpse of a five-year-old girl.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Life not so sweet for East Java's 'brem' confectionery makers

Life not so sweet for East Java's 'brem' confectionery makersText and photo by Sulistyo Budi N. MADIUN, East Java (JP): Apart from its place in the country's history as the site of a Communist rebellion in 1948, this town has also become synonymous with two famous foods.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Bimantoro's defiance lauded by observers

Bimantoro's defiance lauded by observers JAKARTA (JP): The refusal of National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro to immediately return the command baton and attributes to President Abdurrahman Wahid following his dismissal has won support from police observers.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/On the fast lane into oblivion?

On the fast lane into oblivion? By Avie K. Utomo JAKARTA (JP): It's 6:47 a.m. on Saturday. A speeding S-Type blue Jaguar passes on Jagorawi toll road. The person behind the wheel is driving fast to join his already waiting golfing buddies.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/PDI-P revives community posts

PDI-P revives community posts BANDUNG (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has asked its supporters across the country to revive community posts in the lead-up to the special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in August.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Microsoft's Office XP: Is it a compelling upgrade?

Microsoft's Office XP: Is it a compelling upgrade?By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): You must have heard a lot about it already: Microsoft has just launched the latest version of its Office productivity suite.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Megawati shuns meeting

Megawati shuns meeting JAKARTA (JP): In what could be the most flagrant snub yet to Abdurrahman Wahid, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri's aides confirmed that she would not attend Monday's meeting of political leaders convened by the President to seek a face-saving compromise for his ...
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Shrek 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Down to You 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Enemy at the Gates 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 3000 Miles to Graceland 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Little Vampire ...
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Rizal Ramli reported to police

Rizal Ramli reported to police JAKARTA (JP): Former company president of state-owned general insurance firm PT Asuransi Jasa Indonesia (Jasindo) Amiruddin Riayat filed a defamation complaint on Saturday against Minister of Finance Rizal Ramli.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/IMF wants timetable for sale of state banks

IMF wants timetable for sale of state banks JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked the government to prepare a timetable for the sale of state-owned banks, according to director general for financial institutions Darmin Nasution.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Korean woman murdered

Korean woman murdered JAKARTA (JP): A South Korean woman, Kang Syun H., 31, was found dying at her home in Block H of the Graha Mutiara housing complex in Bekasi on Saturday, police said on Sunday.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Gus Dur's performance

Gus Dur's performance It is now clear that The Jakarta Post is supporting the unsubstantiated accusations against President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid which have been initiated by the speakers of the House of Representatives (DPR) and People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), and the coalitions they ...
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Herbal medicines 'need recognition'

Herbal medicines 'need recognition' JAKARTA (JP): Although they have been proven efficacious in curing illnesses for many years, traditional herbal medicines remain in a class below modern drugs, due to mandatory clinical testing that costs a lot, a businessman says.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 9:00 Children's Program 10:00 Music 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 p.m.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Middle East predicament back to square one

Middle East predicament back to square oneBy Jim Anderson WASHINGTON (DPA): The Middle East crisis is spreading again militarily, politically, economically and psychologically.Despite attentive American diplomatic intervention by U.S.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/TV Program: Monday, July 9, 2001

TV Program: Monday, July 9, 2001TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Music9:00 Children's Program10:00 Music11:00 Talk Show12:00 p.m.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/UN team assesses situation in E. Nusa Tenggara

UN team assesses situation in E. Nusa Tenggara KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): The United Nations Security Coordination (UNSCOOR) team began on Sunday its assessment of the security condition in East Nusa Tenggara province.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/MVP Lolik plans to call it a day

MVP Lolik plans to call it a day JAKARTA (JP): Being awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) and best player title at every national basketball event comes as no surprise to I Made "Lolik" Sudiadnyana of Bhinneka Sritex Surakarta, Central Java.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Picking the proper clubs

Picking the proper clubs JAKARTA (JP): Taking up the game of golf can be a confusing process for beginners because there are so many options when it comes time to select your equipment. There is a wide range of prices to choose from, depending on brand, specifications, materials and so on.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/MGTI hopes to keep joint venture with Indosat

MGTI hopes to keep joint venture with Indosat JAKARTA (JP): Telecommunications company PT Mitra Global Telekomunikasi Indonesia (MGTI) is hoping to continue its operation in Central Java and Yogyakarta in a joint venture with state telecommunication company PT Indosat.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Garuda resumes flights to Timika and Fukuoka

Garuda resumes flights to Timika and FukuokaBy Damar Harsanto TIMIKA, Irian Jaya (JP): National flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia announced on Wednesday the resumption of flights from Jakarta to the mining town of Timika in Irian Jaya, and from Denpasar, Bali, to the Japanese town of Fukuoka.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Aspac crushes Bhinneka to retain Kobatama title

Aspac crushes Bhinneka to retain Kobatama title JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion Aspac Texmaco ousted Bhinneka Sritex of Surakarta, Central Java, 80-61 in the second best-of- three Nuvo Kobatama basketball league final to retain its title at the basketball hall in the Bung Karno Sports Complex ...
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/More aid for Poso refugees

More aid for Poso refugees POSO, Central Sulawesi: The provincial social affairs office distributed on Saturday 716 tons of rice for some 72,000 refugees in the Poso area.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Cell phones and driving

Cell phones and driving Listening to cell phone lobbyists, you'd think the push to regulate their industry is positively un-American.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Dozen boats burned in Tegal fire

Dozen boats burned in Tegal fire PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): As many as 12 boats docked at Tegal Port went up in smoke early on Sunday morning in a fire believed to have be caused by an exploding furnace.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Communications campaign begins

Communications campaign begins JAKARTA (JP): Poor public services, including telecommunications and transportation, have remained in a miserable condition for years.Poor habits of the public have also been cited as a major contribution to the lingering problems.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Let's be fair

Let's be fair To those who have desperately been dreaming of living in justice and prosperity, let's think clearly and be fair. We may have been wrong in assessing the current situation.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Tales of battery operated mice

Tales of battery operated miceBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Have you been handling your mouse like a matchbox? Do you have to drag it all over your desktop to get the cursor to the spot where you want it on the screen? Then it is time to go out and buy a new mouse.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Great promotions launched despite uncertainties

Great promotions launched despite uncertainties JAKARTA (JP): Housing and property developers are currently promoting their projects with attractive advertisements in the media. Property exhibitions are also held regularly in the capital.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Lobbying whoever to preserve power

Lobbying whoever to preserve power Political lobbying is now crisscrossing through political parties and even bypassing them, such as through the alignment of representatives of Irian Jaya, Maluku, Sumatra and Kalimantan.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Minister hopes talent at Games

Minister hopes talent at Games PALEMBANG, South Sumatra (JP): National education minister Yahya Muhaimin expected all provinces to scout talent at the Sixth Student Games at Bumi Sriwijaya Stadium that was officially opened on Saturday.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Property market remains bleak

Property market remains bleak By I. Christianto There are no promising signs yet that there is even a slow recovery in the property and real estate sector. Meanwhile, in the stock market, concerns over weak consumer demand has dragged down property and real estate heavyweights.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Ojek driver killed by passenger

Ojek driver killed by passenger JAKARTA (JP): an ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver was killed by his passenger, who then stole the victim's motorcycle, in Sukadanu village at Cibitung, Bekasi, at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday.City Police member of staff Kohar identified the victim as Zaenal Abidin, 26.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Arema stuns Persebaya

Arema stuns Persebaya JAKARTA (JP): Supported by some 15,000 home spectators, Arema Malang of East Java upset visitors Persebaya Surabaya 1-0 in the Bank Mandiri soccer league at the Gajayana Stadium in Malang on Sunday.Both teams were engaged in a rough match with hard tackles.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/A privilege through memberships

A privilege through memberships JAKARTA (JP): In the United States there are several private golf clubs that only allow up to 200 members and whose membership and annual fee run into the millions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of dollars, respectively.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Settlers killed in C. Kalimantan

Settlers killed in C. Kalimantan PANGKALAN BUN, Central Kalimantan: Attacks on Madurese migrants continued when an elderly couple was found hacked and speared to death and their home in the village of Pasir Panjang burned.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Securing representation for eastern Indonesia

Securing representation for eastern Indonesia Politicians saying they represent areas in eastern Indonesia, mainly Irian, Maluku, Sulawesi and Kalimantan, named the Iramasuka caucus, have been criticized for pursuing their own interests.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/An exercise to improve your game

An exercise to improve your gameBy Mike Pedersen To improve your golf performance and longevity, not only is it important to have the right equipment and a good teaching professional, but also an improved level of fitness.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Lopa: The gods have spoken?

Lopa: The gods have spoken?By Peter Milne JAKARTA (JP): The sad and totally unexpected death of recently appointed Attorney General Baharuddin Lopa is a devastating blow to President Abdurrahman Wahid's strategy of keeping his political opponents at bay and surviving beyond August.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Monday, July 9)

Pick of the Flicks (for Monday, July 9)Hollywood KCShrek 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Down to You 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Enemy at the Gates 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 3000 Miles to Graceland 14:55 17:35 ...
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Politics eclipses IMF arrival in rupiah trading

Politics eclipses IMF arrival in rupiah trading JAKARTA (JP): The financial market has largely ignored the arrival of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Jakarta, as the rupiah remains under the spell of political uncertainties in the lead up to the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) ...
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Violence against reporters in Aceh

Violence against reporters in Aceh BANDA ACEH: There have been 53 reported cases of offenses against journalists since 1999 in the province of Aceh, claim the local branch of the Indonesian Journalists Association.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Reply to Deni Purba

Reply to Deni Purba Deni Purba of Leuser Development Program (LDP) (The Jakarta Post, July 4, 2001) has questioned the purpose of my June 30 article on whether the conservation project was achieving its mandate.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/RI greenfields among the region

RI greenfields among the region JAKARTA (JP): Golf Digest Indonesia in its June 2001 edition identified Indonesia as home to some 250 golf courses. In the edition, the monthly presented "the best golf courses in 100 countries" in the Planet Golf column.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Another Cabinet shake-up on Tuesday: Minister

Another Cabinet shake-up on Tuesday: Minister JAKARTA (JP): The nation is set to witness yet another Cabinet reshuffle involving not only the vacant post of attorney general, but also other ministries, a senior Cabinet minister revealed.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/RI shuttlers upbeat at China's absence

RI shuttlers upbeat at China's absence JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian junior shuttlers are optimistic of being able to grab the Junior Asian Badminton Championship title in Taipei given the absence of badminton powerhouse China.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/International children enjoy 'village,' defy political tension

International children enjoy 'village,' defy political tension TANGERANG (JP): Children, on the whole, care less about politics and more about friendship. That is what has driven dozens of foreign children to join a month-long exchange program in Serpong.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Syria hostile to Muslim Brothers

Syria hostile to Muslim BrothersBy Maher Chmaytelli DAMASCUS (AFP): The Syrian regime has been repressing the Muslim Brothers for more than 20 years, but has given more slack to a moderate Islamist movement which supports inter-faith coexistence.
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Mon, 09 Jul 2001

JP/Suspect dealer nabbed in Bali

Suspect dealer nabbed in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Police nabbed on Sunday afternoon an alleged female drug dealer and seized from her 297 ecstasy pills, 11 grams of cocaine, and around five grams of sabu-sabu (crystal methamphetamine).
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