Softball body wants a clean-sweep in SEAG JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia Amateur Baseball and Softball Federation has set its sights on making a clean-sweep of the two gold medals in softball at the 19th Southeast Asian Games here next year.

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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 Children's Program: Panggung Gembira Anak 9:00 English News Service 9:30 People and Events 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 Children's Stories ...

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The significance of the line in Chinese artDear friends,The most outstanding and significant achievement in Chinese art -- calligraphy and painting -- is the art of the line.The line is an obvious, definite form. It attracts the viewer's attention and will guide it.

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Local use of terms in relationships prevents confusionBy John Phillips JAKARTA (JP): In this age of political, cultural and linguistic correctness, it is becoming increasingly difficult to figure out what people mean when they say something because they are always saying one thing when they mean ...

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The late Mrs. Tien Soeharto declared a national heroine JAKARTA (JP): Mrs. Tien Soeharto, the late wife of President Soeharto, was proclaimed a national heroine yesterday for her role in the independence movement and in promoting national development.

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One day in WeimarBy A.D. Donggo For nearly half an hour Ayub stood mesmerized, contemplating in admiration the statues of Goethe and Schiller in the front yard of the National Theater in the small town of Weimar. Ayub was a stranger here.

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Is National Heroes Day still dignified? JAKARTA (JP): What should one expect during a ceremony to commemorate National Heroes Day? Ideally, a solemn and serene atmosphere where everyone reminisces about the days of violent combat and the sacrifice made by those who died to found the country.

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America needs its people to work to build the futureBy Hillary Rodham Clinton My husband wrapped up the final campaign of his political career this week. I was at his side 22 years ago in northwest Arkansas when he ran for Congress -- and lost.

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Suwandi qualifies for national selection JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's former number one tennis player Suwandi needed only seven minutes to emerge as Group D champion after Abdul Kahar MIM withdrew early in the first set in the national preselection tournament yesterday at the Senayan clay courts.

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What constitutes heroism these days? In this fast-paced era of media blitz and imagery, Indonesia's young generation is often criticized for being unresponsive to the lauded ideals of national heroism. Fabricated commercial icons are becoming heroes of the day for the country's future leaders.

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Lake Ranau accessible by land transportationGetting There: Merpati Airlines (a subsidiary of the Indonesian flag carrier Garuda) flies daily from Jakarta to Bandar Lampung, leaving Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at 12:55 p.m. and 2:25 p.m.

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Sumatra's precious jewel Lake Ranau offers tranquilityText and photos by Graham Simmons LAKE RANAU, Sumatra (JP): "Culture shock" is a common term nowadays. But what does it mean?Maybe Java is a good example.

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Heroism, nationhood key elements in promoting national unityBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): November 10 is a day for commemorating and honoring our fallen heroes.

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Do we still need heroes in the present day? JAKARTA (JP): What is a hero? Do we need heroes? Can we find a "real hero" in the present day? Such simple questions probably emerge every November 10 when Indonesians celebrate National Heroes Day.

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Sjoerd Bakker pictures the mysteries of natureBy Parvathi Nayar Narayan JAKARTA (JP): The limited number of aquatint prints on view here show an artist whose primary concern is nature.

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Nov. 10, 1945 solemnizes Indonesians' fearless spiritBy K. Basri JAKARTA (JP): There are lot of heroic stories in Indonesia's history but the country marks its heroes on Nov. 10, Heroes Day.

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Traffic and pollution Congratulations on your excellent coverage of Indonesia's MICE (Meetings, Incentives Conventions and Exhibitions) market in Sunday's The Jakarta Post, Nov. 3, 1996.I would like to correct one of my statements on Jakarta as a MICE destination.

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