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37 articles.
Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Soldier wins swimming contest

Soldier wins swimming contestJP/afs LAMPUNG (JP): Tajuri, a soldier of Marine Corps' Brigade Infantry II, (photo left) splashed his way to victory in the sixth Sunda Channel's Swimming and Rubber Boat Rowing Championships yesterday.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Rhinos a rare sight in Ujung Kulon

Rhinos a rare sight in Ujung Kulon UJUNG KULON (JP): Unless you can spare at least three weeks, do not expect to see any of the famed one-horned Javan rhinos when you visit the Ujung Kulon National Park in West Java.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Audi A4 to tackle BMW head on in RI's market

Audi A4 to tackle BMW head on in RI's marketBy Russell Williamson IN a bold move, German carmaker Audi will launch its new A4 midsized prestige sedan early next year at similar pricing to BMW's 323i.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/On mixed marriage

On mixed marriage The Jakarta Post's coverage on Legal consequences of mixed marriage (Oct. 20) was an eye-opener and certainly serves as a lighthouse. However, the hard-to-cope with legal pitfalls connected with mixed marriages deserve to be addressed.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/What cellular phones mean to their owners

What cellular phones mean to their owners JAKARTA (JP): Cellular phones. Some people can't leave home without this handy equipment, which they see as vital. Not only does the handphone, as it is best known locally, facilitate communication, it can also boost a person's image.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/My wife's driver

My wife's driverBy A.D. Donggo Parlin's letter arrived three days ago. Parlin and I were friends 30 years ago. We have never met since. I was anxious. Imagine, 30 years! Since then so many things have happened, both happy and sad, in lives of the community as well as the lives of those in power.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Chrysler to push focus on Indonesia operations

Chrysler to push focus on Indonesia operationsBy Russell Williamson CHRYSLER plans to further its penetration into the Indonesian market, despite putting the introduction of its small car Neon on hold.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Cushioning the blow

Cushioning the blow STOCKHOLM: Just when you thought Volvo's air bag technology had reached its zenith, along comes the inflatable curtain.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/New Hollywood conspiracy film rehashes old plots

New Hollywood conspiracy film rehashes old plotsBy Parvathi Nayar Narayan JAKARTA (JP): Watching Shadow Conspiracy, you can practically see a pre-production team at work with a checklist.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Four killed in two train accidents in Bintaro

Four killed in two train accidents in Bintaro JAKARTA (JP): Four people were killed in two subsequent train accidents Friday night and yesterday morning in Bintaro, South Jakarta.Sgt. Bambang of the Kebayoran Lama Police subprecinct said the first accident took place Friday at 9:10 p.m.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Chancellor Kohl arrives here to enhance economic ties

Chancellor Kohl arrives here to enhance economic ties JAKARTA (JP): German Chancellor Helmut Kohl arrived here yesterday for a four-day visit focusing on enhancing economic and trade ties.His German air force jet touched down at Jakarta's Halim Perdanakusuma military-civilian airport at 4:35 p.m.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Opel to expand its range with Frontera and Sintra

Opel to expand its range with Frontera and SintraBy Russell Williamson GENERAL Motors Buana Indonesia (GMBI) is to add two of its stars from the Jakarta Auto Expo to its model lineup, the small four-wheel drive Frontera and the minivan Sintra.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Ford Motor puts Ka on Asian shopping lists

Ford Motor puts Ka on Asian shopping listsBy Neil McDonald THE FORD Motor Co will release its cheeky new mini, the Ka, in Japan.And the carmaker hopes the model, developed and produced in Europe for a world market, will also hit other Asian markets.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Bonny Setiawan paints a changing Yogyakarta

Bonny Setiawan paints a changing YogyakartaBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Painting scenes of daily life in the rapidly changing city of Yogyakarta, Bonny Setiawan emphasized certain elements which he considers culturally significant or of personal concern.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Confucianism, Buddhism affect Chinese art

Confucianism, Buddhism affect Chinese artDear friends,The other two main influences on Chinese art, besides Lao Tse, are Confucianism and Buddhism.Confucius (551-479 B.C.) took an entirely different attitude towards the chaotic world of that time.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Indonesia losing ground in badminton competition

Indonesia losing ground in badminton competition JAKARTA (JP): A new poll has revealed that Indonesians believe the nation's badminton charm is on the decline following major flops in this year's Olympic Games in Atlanta.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Fish exhibition attracts few visitors

Fish exhibition attracts few visitorsBy Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, a sprawling archipelago and home to more than 35 percent of the world's tropical fish species, has a long way to go before it can name itself the hub of the tropical aquarium-fish trade.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Young rider shines in motocross

Young rider shines in motocrossJP/oby SERPONG, West Java (JP): Australian teenager Luke Urek (photo above) raced his Yamaha YZ to the first win of the Gudang Garam Asia Pacific Motocross Championship yesterday.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/RI keeps bridge Olympiad hopes alive

RI keeps bridge Olympiad hopes alive JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia rested its trump cards, Henky Lasut and Eddy Manoppo, but remained too strong for lowly Bangladesh in the 23rd round of the Olympics of Bridge on Rodos Island, Greece on Friday.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Maleo creates milestone for Orbital Engine Corp

Maleo creates milestone for Orbital Engine CorpBy Russell Williamson WHEN Australia's Orbital Engine Corporation begins manufacturing its two-stroke engines for the Maleo car project next year, it will be the realization of more than 20 years of research and development.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Ringing in the era of cellular phones

Ringing in the era of cellular phones The business of cellular telephones in Indonesia has grown impressively over the past several years. There are now hundreds of thousands of handphone subscribers in the country, mainly in big cities, and they are expected to grow to millions in a few years.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Handphone users should obey unwritten rules

Handphone users should obey unwritten rules JAKARTA (JP): With only about 450,000 handphones, Indonesia has one of the lowest cellular subscription rates in Asia Pacific region.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/One-horned Javan rhino faces extinction

One-horned Javan rhino faces extinction UJUNG KULON (JP): Illegal drug trafficking involves not only modern drugs like ecstasy, but also traditional medicine.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Mickey Mouse has his nose tweaked in Indonesia

Mickey Mouse has his nose tweaked in IndonesiaBy Hyginus Hardoyo JAKARTA (JP): Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney's most famous creation, looks pale and exhausted.Mickey is dressed in very bad taste, not at all his dapper self in his usual snappy outfit.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/RI strengthens intellectual property laws

RI strengthens intellectual property lawsBy Deborah Cameron JAKARTA: When is a Chanel bag, a Beatles CD or an Indonesia- English dictionary, not what it seems? The answer: When it is a copy.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Tjetje's relatives seeking assistance to get justice

Tjetje's relatives seeking assistance to get justice BOGOR, West Java (JP): The relatives of Tjetje Tadjudin, the robbery suspect who died while in Bogor police custody, will visit the National Commission on Human Rights and the Bogor military police headquarters tomorrow to seek help ...
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Is ecotourism the right approach for Ujung Kulon?

Is ecotourism the right approach for Ujung Kulon? Earth Wire, the environmental division of Antara, and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, a German foundation, orgazied a workshop on the environment for journalists and activists.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Koes joins the archipelago via cellular links

Koes joins the archipelago via cellular linksBy Johannes Simbolon and I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): A group of 50 high school graduates sailed to Australia some decades ago to pursue on their study on the Colombo Plan scholarship.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Mercedes-Benz introduces future car

Mercedes-Benz introduces future carBy Alastair Doak CONCEPT cars usually push the boundaries of automotive thinking, and the Mercedes-Benz F 200 concept certainly lived up to the reputation at the Paris Motor Show earlier this month.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Soeharto inaugurates Goro outlet

Soeharto inaugurates Goro outlet JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto inaugurated yesterday a wholesale outlet billed as Southeast Asia's largest in the elite Kelapa Gading residential district in East Jakarta.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/How to get to Ujung Kulon park

How to get to Ujung Kulon park JAKARTA (JP): Ujung Kulon National Park can be reached by land or sea.The three entrance points for visitors are Tamanjaya, Peucang Island and Handeuleum Island.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/American 'Superman' helps war-torn Bosnia

American 'Superman' helps war-torn Bosnia The newest comic book to hit the streets in Sarajevo is an American classic with a modern twist. Predictably, the hero wears a red cape and has a large "S" emblazoned across his chest. He has special vision, supernatural powers and a big heart.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/The telecommunications revolution never ends

The telecommunications revolution never ends JAKARTA (JP): The revolution in telecommunications and information technology, including cellular telephone, is unfolding rapidly. You may discard tomorrow any mobile cellular telecommunications systems or terminals you use today.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

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: Grandizer 8:00 Fashion 9:00 English News Service 9:30 People and Events 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 Children's Stories 11:30 Comedy: Ria Jenaka 11:45 ...
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Steel body loses weight to stay in the automotive race

Steel body loses weight to stay in the automotive raceBy Russell Williamson LIGHTWEIGHT cars and steel have traditionally never been two products that have sat well together.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Exclusive sports club now available for children

Exclusive sports club now available for childrenBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Healthy children are what everyone expects. But being healthy, physically and mentally, is not enough. Children must be both healthy and happy.Fun is a crucial element in the development of a child.
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996

JP/Garin's film on Yogyakarta street kids causes stir

Garin's film on Yogyakarta street kids causes stirBy Jane Freebury JAKARTA (JP): Street kids are a touchy subject. There was a series on them on Australian television broadcast into the region a little while ago.
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