'Always Traveling' exhibit by Dutch architectsBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): While composers and choreographers discussed the issue of multiculturalism at Art Summit 1995 between Sept.

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Earthquake kills over 70 in Jambi JAKARTA (JP): At least 70 people were killed following a powerful earthquake that struck Kerinci, a regency in the western part of Jambi province shortly after 1 a.m. yesterday.

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China maintains supremacy in Asian shooting tourney JAKARTA (JP): Xiau Jun inspired China's golden triple as the defending champion team prepared a victory celebration at the eighth Asian Shooting Championships here yesterday.

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Spa article About a month after my article on Bali spas was printed in The Jakarta Post (Aug. 13, 1995), Nusa Dua Spa called me about a correction for the story. The traditional herb factory which cooperated with the spa is not Mustika Ratu, but Sari Ayu of Martha Tilaar.

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Frivolous fashions dominate Femina competitionText and photos by Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): "Fashion is either good taste, bad taste, or no taste," said Singaporean designer Thomas Wee at the 1995 Lomba Perancang Mode, or Fashion Designer Competition.

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Hardwood TreeBy Agus Vrisaba By his wide and prominent forehead one could tell that the young man named Panut had to be intelligent. And whatever shaped mouth he had, it, too, supported the fluency and quick-wittedness of his speech.

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Madurese carvings span five admirable centuriesText and photo by Putu Wirata MADURA, East Java (JP): Madura, a small island off East Java, now in the throes of development fever as support poles are driven into the ground for the Surabaya-Madura bridge, is gearing up for industrialization.

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Money means many things to collectors Katalog Uang Kertas Nusantara 1995 (Catalog of the Banknotes of the Indonesian Archipelago 1995) Compiled by Lo Khing Kiong, et al Published by Astra Mitreka, Surabaya 265 pages JAKARTA (JP): The launching of the new Rp 50,000 and Rp 20,000 banknotes on ...

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LBH faces litmus test of democracyBy T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): It is always easier to say something than to actually do it.The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI), which continually underlines the need for democracy, is facing strong criticism for being "undemocratic".

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Guess What? Top model Vera Kinan is expecting a baby boy.Vera, who is now eight months into pregnancy, told The Jakarta Post at the grand opening of Anaturale gift shop in Kemang, South Jakarta last week, that she has prepared a room for the baby due late this month.

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Rafflesia Arnoldi I looked in vain for a correction concerning the pictures accompanying the Oct. 3 environment feature. These pictures were of an Amorphophallus in Kebun Raya Bogor. I saw it some years ago.

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TV todayTVRI 7:00 a.m. Morning News 7:30 Healthy and Fit with Berty Tilarso 7:40 TV Series: Space Keteers 8:05 Children's Program 8:35 Children's Stories 9:00 People and Events 9:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 9:45 Music 10:45 Youth Program 11:15 Make-up 11:45 Sports: Dari Gelanggang Ke ...

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Istiqlal festival reflects nation's adherence to religious valuesText and photos by Mulkan Salmona JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is still in a festive mood. In August the nation held exuberant celebrations to mark its golden anniversary, which fell on Aug. 17.

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Free and active foreign policy With reference to your news item on page two of The Jakarta Post on Oct.

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The magic power of precious stonesBy Roland M. Sutrisno JAKARTA (JP): From theologians to trash collectors share a belief in the magic power of certain precious stones. Indonesians wear various stones in their rings, bracelets, earrings, belts, brooches and tie clips.

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Driving in Jakarta easy compared to outside cityBy June Frances JAKARTA (JP): This is Asia and early last year I was new to it. From a perch above the Selamat Datang statue in Central Jakarta, I watched the cars wind around and round, maybe eight deep where only four lanes were marked.

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The idea of marriage is a 100-100 propositionBy Hillary Rodham Clinton On Oct. 11, my husband and I will celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. I know it sounds corny, but we love each other more now than when we married.

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Scottish band's show comes up 'Wet Wet Wet' all overBy Meydiatama Soerjadiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Wet Wet Wet was the band, wet was the weather but dry was the show.

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